Three people were shot, one fatally, in what Gwinnett County police say was a drug deal gone bad.
Officers were called to the KRC Reserve complex near the intersection of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Lawrencevile Highway after several bystanders noticed a commotion and heard gunshots around 10 p.m. Monday, Gwinnett police spokesman Sgt. Jake Smith said in a statement.
Michael White, a 23-year-old resident at the complex, was found dead. Detectives learned two other people, 19-year-old Jabril Adams and 25-year-old Carlos Tabb, were injured. People at the scene took Tabb to a local hospital, Smith said.
“Detectives were notified, took him into custody at the hospital” and transferred to the Gwinnett County Detention Center on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to purchase marijuana, he said.
Adams was taken to a hospital for treatment, released, transferred to the jail and booked on felony murder and armed robbery charges, according to police.
“Detectives believe that Tabb was meeting with White and Adams to purchase marijuana,” Smith said. “All three subjects met outside the 600 building on Hunters Club Lane. Detectives believe Adams and White attempted to rob Tabb, who produced a handgun. White and Adams also produced handguns and gunfire was exchanged.”
Anyone with information about the case should contact Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.
