Update on Dec. 26, 2024 @ 5 p.m.
The vehicle of the man wanted for allegedly shooting and killing his former wife in Norcross has been found, according to officials.
The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) identified 35-year-old Victor Jose Yaraure Morillo as the suspect on Dec. 21 for the death of 31-year-old Jackmerly Jouselis Hernandez-Rodriguez.
Now, the vehicle was found on Thursday but Morillo was not in it.
The unoccupied vehicle is being processed by detectives, with Morillo still at-large. Please note a correction from an earlier update: Victor Jose Yaraure Morillo is approximate five feet six inches in height.
Detectives urge anyone with information to contact 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477 to remain anonymous.
Original story published on Dec. 24, 2024 @ 6:36 a.m.
Police in Gwinnett County are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Norcross man wanted for allegedly shooting and killing his live-in, former wife on December 21.
A press release from GCPD indicates that they are looking for 35-year old Victor Jose Yaraure Morillo, who is believed to be responsible for the shooting death of 31-year old Jackmerly Jouselis Hernandez-Rodriguez at their shared home on Creeldale Road in Norcross. Police were called to their home for a report of "shots fired" at around 7:00 p.m., to arrive on scene and find Hernandez-Rodriguez deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators say Morillo fled the scene in a 2016 black Toyota Corolla with a temporary car tag # S2110371, while his whereabouts are unknown as of last report.
Anyone with information regarding Morillo’s location is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.8477 or Gwinnett County Police Department detectives.
