Update on Oct. 14, 2024 @ 3:45 p.m.
The victim of the Friday homicide in Stone Mountain has been identified as 60-year-old Victor Ricks.
57-year-old Hugh Forman was charged in relation to the incident with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and cruelty to children in the first degree.
Original story published on Oct. 11, 2024 @ 3:50 p.m.
A man was shot at a Stone Mountain extended-stay hotel parking lot on Friday.
Gwinnett County Officials said that they were called to the scene after a 9-1-1 caller reported a shooting near the back parking lot.
When officers arrived, a man was in the parking lot suffering from “at least” one gunshot wound.
The man was reportedly transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries
Homicide detectives learned that the victim was shot by a male suspect.
Information so far indicates that the two men knew each other, but the suspect was not on scene when officers arrived.
The victim’s identification is being withheld until the next of kin is notified.
Anyone with information in the case should contact Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) detectives at (770) 513-5300. To remain anonymous, you can also contact the tip line at (404) 577-8477 or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
