Crime & Safety

Police Investigating Apparent Homicide

The deceased was found by a roommate inside their home.

The Gwinnett County Police Department issued a statement Monday afternoon regarding an apparent homicide at 6604 Sevenoaks Drive in Tucker on Friday, Aug. 16. 

A roommate had arrived home at about 8:10 p.m. and discovered the victim deceased inside, apparently from a gunshot wound, police said. 

The victim has been identified as Roberto Ortega Figueroa, a Hispanic male, aged 36. No motive or suspects were immediately apparent. Detectives are actively working the case.


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