Victim in Friday night fatal shooting identified

A suspect is in custody

Update

The victim in Friday night’s fatal shooting has been identified as 33-year-old Tevin Hood of Snellville. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Initial story

Gwinnett County, GA – (Aug. 8, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department investigated a shooting Friday night that resulted in the death of one man.

According to a press release from GCPD at about 7:00 p.m. on Aug. 8, officers assigned to the South Precinct were dispatched to a residence in the 3900 block of Lee Rd in unincorporated Snellville. The caller reported that a dispute took place at the residence and someone was shot.

When officers arrived at the incident location, they located the man who was shot and rendered aid.  Gwinnett County Fire Rescue transported the man to a local area hospital where he ultimately passed away from his injuries.  One person was detained at the shooting location and interviewed by detectives and subsequently investigated as a homicide.

The case is being investigated as a Homicide. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. The identity of the victim will be released following next-of-kin notification.  There is no active threat to the public.

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.