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Arrest made in murder of an elderly man outside his Norcross home

Posted 9:30PM on Sunday 16th August 2020 ( 4 years ago )

After being on the run for almost three months, a suspect is behind bars for the murder of a Norcross man.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office arrested Jose Aldo Sanchez-Vazquez on Aug. 13 in connection with the May 24 shooting death of Richard St. John.

At the time of the shooting the 70-year-old St. John was outside his home on Brittany Way in Norcross. Authorities said the shooting occurred in front of family members who were at the home for a family gathering. 

Sanchez-Vazquez faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 

Authorities said they believe the murder was gang-related. 

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