Detectives with the Gwinnett County Police Department are searching for a suspect who shot what is believed to be a pellet gun and struck a Buford man as he was driving.
The incident occurred Saturday, Jan. 2, as the victim, Sean Blair, was driving with his windows down along Kilgore Road in Buford and an airsoft pellet struck him in the neck. When officers arrived on scene, Blair was bleeding from the right side of his neck.
On the same day, Gwinnett officers fielded several calls regarding property damage where victims reported being shot. According to GCPD, damage to all victims’ vehicles is consistent with those hit by pellet rounds.
Anyone with information to share in this case is asked to call 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.
