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Gwinnett County Police investigate Duluth homicide

By AccessWDUN Staff

Update, Nov. 10, 12:47 a.m.:  Gwinnett County Police have identified the victim shot to death in the parking lot of the Studio 6 hotel.

Donoven Jones, 18, of Powder Springs was shot after an alleged altercation with Kobe Williams, 21, of Buford.  Officers were provided a description of Williams by witnesses.  He was found nearby with a gun in his possession according to a press release.

 Williams has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. 

The details of the altercation and the motive of the shooting are still being investigated.  Detectives are asking anyone that may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information they may have.

Update, Nov. 10, 8:22 a.m.: Gwinnett County Police have said that they found the victim shot to death in the parking lot of the Studio 6 hotel. Officers were called to the hotel at about 6 p.m. They detained a person of interest about a block away from the scene, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

They still have not released the name of the victim or the suspect in custody. 

Original Story, Nov. 9, 8:20 PM: The Gwinnett County Police Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide after a man was found near Stephens Center Drive.
 
According to Cpl. Ryan Winderweedle, officers responded to a person shot call.
 
Authorities have not released additional details, such as the man’s name and age, but they believe the victim was an adult. One person of interest has been detained, but investigators have yet to identify a motive.
 
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available.
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