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2 days ago
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Shooting investigation at Gwinnett County park
Police are investigating a shooting in a Gwinnett County park on Saturday night. Snellville police say they are at Briscoe Park investigating a shooting, but that there is no danger to the public. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They did not comment on how many people were shot or the extent of their injuries. There is no word on possible suspects or motives. A Channel 2 Action News reporter and photographer are on the way to the park. Get the latest details on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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2 days ago
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Gang members sentenced to life for murder of Gwinnett businessman at his home
The Brief A Gwinnett County judge has sentenced two men to life in prison for the murder of the owner of a local check-cashing business in 2019. Investigators say the two members of the "Goodfellas" street gang used a tracking device to follow their victim home in an attempt to rob him that went wrong. One person arrested for the crime died in custody from a drug overdose. The fourth suspect remains unidentified. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two men will spend the rest of their lives behind bars after they were found guilty of murder in the 2019 death of the owner of a local check-cashing business. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Daquan Rashad Clarke and 44-year-old Troy Anthony Hunt were among a group of four men who targeted the owner of the DeKalb County business in his home in Gwinnett County. What we know Officials said on Oct. 4, 2019, Clarke, Hunt, Ian Jabar Longshore, and a fourth man followed 55-year-old Sukkee Hong to his Sugar Hill home. According to investigators, the group, all members of the "Goodfellas" street gang, had identified Hong's business, TME Check Cashing, as one of several that they wanted to rob. Clarke's girlfriend, Subriccia S. Moss, bought a tracking device on the internet and distracted Hong while the men put the device on his car. On that night, prosecutors said Hunt and the unidentified man followed Hong into his garage while Clarke and Longshore waited in getaway cars. Video surveillance showed the two men racing out of the garage after firing shots. They took with them a bag from Hong's car that had documents and the victim's cell phone. Detectives say they identified three of the four men using mobile phone data and DNA evidence collected from the crime scene. What they're saying "We stand with the family and loved ones of Mr. Sukke Hong and continue to grieve his loss," District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. "We thank the jury for returning a verdict which gives Mr. Hong's family justice. Violent gang activity is unacceptable in Gwinnett County, and we will always hold those who commit crimes like these accountable to the fullest extent of the law." Dig deeper Earlier this month, a Gwinnett County jury found Clarke and Hunt guilty of two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and four counts of violation of Georgia's Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. Hunt was also found guilty of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Clarke was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 80 years. Hunt was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 30 years. Investigators are still working to identify the fourth man. The Source Information for this story was taken from a release by the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office.
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3 days ago
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A boy with autism was reported missing in Gwinnett County. Here's what happened next...
The Brief We're learning more about a search for a ten-year-old boy with autism. He disappeared from his home on Bethany Church Road in Snellville. The Gwinnett County Police Aviation Unit spotted the boy from the air and guided officers on the ground to his location. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities are releasing more details about how they were able to find a 10-year-old boy with autism who had been reported missing last month. What we know A boy was missing, and his mom was desperate. Gwinnett County police body cam video shows an officer radioing in his description. "The 10-year-old is going to be in a tan shirt, New York state is on the shirt, brown sweatpants, black shoes, he's on foot," the officer said. Police sent out officers on the ground and in the air. Air-1 took off to help in the search. "It's always a little scary for parents when a child goes missing," said Tactical Flight Officer Steven Johnson with the Gwinnett County Police Department's Aviation Unit. It happened around 9 p.m. on April 29. The boy, just 10 years old, disappeared while playing near his home. What they're saying "I wanted to be able to get there and help as much as possible," said Officer Johnson, who is part of the crew that got the call and is a dad. "Just trying to think about what you would do or what you can do to help as a parent, let alone an officer." Officers from Gwinnett County police fanned out. "We were using infrared," Officer Johnson said. Finding a person at night in the dark with trees obscuring the view is challenging even with infrared cameras. "It's harder for the IR camera to penetrate through, so it becomes a lot more difficult to spot people." Police scanned the woods for two-and-a-half hours searching for the boy, Johnson said. The Air-1 crew decided to check near the child's home one more time before they headed back to refuel. "We ended up spotting him in a field about 200 yards from his house," Johnson said. Air-1 spotted the boy alone in the woods, appearing to dance. "Every once in a while, he would go hide under a tree and just ball up and sit on the ground," Johnson said. "We love being able to find bad guys. When we find people who don't know they're in trouble or they need the help, it's a great relief." Paramedics treated the boy, and police returned him to safety. The Source The Gwinnett County Police Department provided the details for this article.
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27-05-2025
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Gwinnett County honors fallen soldiers at 22nd annual Memorial Day ceremony
The Brief Gwinnett County held its 22nd annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members, including two local soldiers who died within the past year. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan O'Hara, killed in a January helicopter crash, and Specialist Travis Pameni, who died in a noncombat incident in Iraq, were added to the county's Fallen Heroes Memorial. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff attended the event, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who gave their lives for the country. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - The Gwinnett County community came together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including two local heroes who died in the last year. The sound of taps echoed in a Gwinnett County auditorium; it was a reminder that the freedom we hold so dear is paid for with sacrifice. What we know At Gwinnett County's ceremony on Monday afternoon, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan O'Hara was inducted into the county's Fallen Heroes Memorial. O'Hara grew up in Lilburn and graduated from Parkview High School before he joined the Army. His father was not able to make it to the ceremony but watched online. SEE ALSO: Who is Ryan O'Hara? Black Hawk crew chief in DC midair crash was Georgia high school grad What they're saying "Memorial Day definitely strikes very close to home for all of us," said Gary O'Hara, father of the U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan O'Hara, who died after the Black Hawk helicopter he was in crashed into an American Airlines regional jet near Reagan National Airport in January. Ryan was one of 67 killed. "Today has been a very difficult day. I didn't think Memorial Day would be so traumatic," Gary said. "I almost wish that I had slept through the day." "I'm really appreciative of the service that they put out there today and bringing in the Parkview ROTC that really meant a lot and would have meant a lot to Ryan," Gary said. The other side O'Hara was not the only local hero who is now etched into the memorial. He's joined by U.S. Army National Guard Specialist Travis Pameni who died in July in a non-combat-related incident in Iraq. "We hope that it does help the families. That's what it was meant to and gives the people the honor they deserve," said Ron Buice, Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial co-founder. Local perspective This was the 22nd annual Memorial Day ceremony in Gwinnett County. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff joined county leaders because he believes we need to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. "It's too little understood that Memorial Day is not just a long weekend for pleasure, but it's the day when we pause to remember and honor those who have given their lives in defense of our country," Sen. Ossoff said. What's next The memorial sits near the Gwinnett County justice center. Gary says he plans to make a trip here with his wife to honor his son. SEE ALSO: Metro Atlanta honors those who died for their country on Memorial Day Roswell Rotary Club marks 26th year of honoring POWs, MIAs and the fallen Widow honors fallen heroes with flowers at Georgia National Cemetery Shepherd's Men march 12 miles to honor veterans, raise funds for SHARE program Memorial Day ceremonies, events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 2025 The Source FOX 5's Tyler Fingert spoke with Gary O'Hara, father of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan O'Hara for this article.
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26-05-2025
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Travis Hunter marries fiancée Leanna with former Collins Hills coaches in attendance
Gwinnett County native and Jacksonville Jaguars top pick Travis Hunter tied the knot with his fiancée Leanna De La Fuente in a lavish ceremony. Members of the Collins Hills football coaching staff attended the wedding on Saturday, including Hunter's former head coach Drew Swick. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Hunter started dating De La Fuente in 2022 and proposed to her engaged in 2024. The past six months have been a whirlwind for the Collins Hills graduate. He won the Heisman Trophy in December. The Jaguars drafted him with the No. 2 overall pick in April. Now, he is starting the next chapter in his personal life as well. TRENDING STORIES:
