Crime & Safety
Gwinnett Police Looking For 3 Men Involved In Nightclub Shooting
Police say witnesses saw several men get into a verbal altercation in the club's parking lot; however, it eventually led to gunfire.
DULUTH, GA—Police say they are searching for three Asian men involved in a shooting at the Encore nightclub, which is located at 3865 Venture Dr. in Duluth.
On Jan. 31 around 2:45 a.m., police say witnesses saw several men got into a verbal altercation in the club's parking lot; however, it eventually turned physical. After security separated the group, police say two of the men went to their vehicle and both retrieved guns. One man picked up a handgun and the other man armed himself with a rifle.

The man with the rifle shot multiple times into the air and then toward the club, causing damage to the building, according to police. After shooting several rounds, the men got into a black passenger car, possibly a Mercedes. Surveillance from the business captured three of the men involved in this incident.
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Detectives are asking the public for help identifying the three men.
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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