Lawrenceville, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded Saturday night in Lilburn, where a man opened fire in a shopping plaza along Lawrenceville Highway. The gunman reportedly shot and killed a woman before turning the gun on her new husband and then himself at the Merchants Walk Plaza.
The Lilburn police department responded to the scene and found a 57-year-old woman dead inside the Tana Food Mart. Additionally, a 62-year-old man was discovered with a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims were rushed to Northside Gwinnett Hospital, while the suspect was in critical condition.
Initial reports suggested that the woman may have been the ex-wife of the gunman and was currently married to the man injured in the incident. However, family members later clarified that the woman was not married to either man. Police are still investigating the relationships between the parties involved.
As the community grapples with this senseless tragedy, it serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support. Those in distress can seek help by contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or texting HOME to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line.
The incident is still under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. This heartbreaking event has left a community shattered and in mourning for the lives lost in this senseless act of violence.