(Buford, Ga., Sept. 24, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Police Department reports that it assisted in a multi-agency investigation involving the U.S. Marshals Service and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office in the 1900 block of Binnies Way Thursday. The investigation resulted in the apprehension of two suspects wanted in an out of state murder investigation One of the suspects was shot during the incident. He was transported to the hospital and is currently in custody.
According to a press release from GCPD, officers responded to assist with law enforcement activity at the residence involving Kean Wiggins, 35, who was wanted in connection with a murder investigation in New York.
“During the initial encounter, Wiggins fired at least one shot at officers on scene. An adult female located at the residence was also taken into custody and charged with Harboring a Fugitive,’ GCPD reported in the press release. “Several hours later, officers located Wiggins in the area, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. No officers were struck by gunfire. Wiggins was struck by gunfire and sustained at least one gunshot wound. Once the scene was secured, officers immediately rendered medical aid, and Wiggins was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.”
GCPD report that Wiggins and the female are both in custody, and there is no known ongoing threat to the public related to this incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting.
This is an active investigation and additional information will be released as details are confirmed and become available for public release.
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.
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