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UPDATE #1: Double Homicide Investigation – 3300 Block of Peachtree Corners Circle

Update #1, 03/22/2019: The homicide victims have been identified as Billy Roy Thurman (age 25, Winder) and William Thurman (age 17, Winder).  The shooting victim has been identified as Beonka Thurman (age 27, Winder).  Billy Roy and William are brothers, and Beonka is their cousin.

Beonka made the original 911 call.  She was treated for a gunshot injury to her foot and is expected to survive. 

None of the victims lived at the apartment complex.  The three of them were visiting a family member at the apartment complex when the crime occurred. 

The motive for this crime is still unknown, and no suspects have been charged.  We are asking tipsters to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).  Case Number:  19-025437

Original, 03/21/2019: (Peachtree Corners, Georgia)  Gwinnett Police are investigating a double homicide that occurred in the area of 3341 Peachtree Corners Circle, The Park at Peachtree Apartments, in Peachtree Corners.  At approximately 4:00am officers were dispatched to a report of a person shot.  Upon arrival they located one female victim and two male victims in the laundry room.  The female victim was transported to an area hospital with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound.  Both male victims were determined to be deceased on scene from apparent gunshot wounds.  The female victim is in her mid-twenties.  One male victim is in his late teens and the other male victim is in his mid-twenties.  The victims are all related and were at the complex visiting another family member.

The Crime Scene Unit responded and is currently processing the scene.  Detectives also responded and are working to determine what led up to the shooting.  The identities of the victims are being withheld pending next of kin notification. 

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.  Case Number:  19-025437

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