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Georgia home shooting leaves four dead and three children found hiding
Summary
Police in Lawrenceville found four adults dead in a home and discovered three unharmed children hiding in a closet; a suspect was arrested nearby and authorities said the case appears domestic-related.
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Four adults were found dead early Friday in a Lawrenceville, Georgia, home and three young children were discovered hiding in a closet, officials reported. The children were unharmed and later picked up by a family member. Police located and arrested a suspect near the residence, and investigators said the case appears to be domestic-related.
Known details:
- Police reported the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a home on Brook Ivy Court in Lawrenceville, about 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, and found four adults dead inside.
- Three young children were found hiding in a closet; they were unharmed and were later released to a family member.
- Officers tracked a suspect, whose vehicle remained in the victims' driveway, to a nearby woodline and took him into custody without incident; no other suspects were reported outstanding.
- Gwinnett County Police said the shooting appears domestic-related and noted there had been prior calls for service at the household; identities and a motive remain under investigation.
Summary:
Authorities reported multiple fatalities and confirmed the immediate safety of the children. A suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. Undetermined at this time.
