Crime & Safety

Suspect Identified in Murder of Lawrenceville Man

Carlos Garcia-Viera is wanted in connection to the murder of Diego Rojo Ramirez of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Gwinnett County Police have identified the person they say is responsible for the murder of a Lawrenceville man in August.

Police charged 39 year old Carlos Garcia-Viera with aggravated assault and felony murder in connection to the death of 23 year old Diego Ramirez of Lawrenceville.

Ramirez's body was found on the side of a road in Atlanta last month.

Garcia-Viera is not in police custody. Police are searching for the man who they say at one time lived in Norcross.

Anyone with information on Garcia-Viera is asked to call GCPD Homicide Unit detectives at 770-513-5300, or Crime Stoppers at 404-557-TIPS (8477). If you should come in contact with the suspect, please call 911.  Garcia-Viera should be considered armed and dangerous.

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