Man Charged With Murder In Connection With Hotel Shooting: Police

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — An Alpharetta man was arrested early Sunday, charged with malice murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting death of a man at a Norcross hotel.

Demetrius Tyree Martin, 33, was taken into custody after he returned to the scene of the shooting at Norcross Inn and Suites, according to a statement from the Gwinnett County Police Department. Investigators said they believed the shooting was "domestic related."

Shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, officers answered a “trouble unknown” call at the hotel on Bay Circle in Norcross. When they arrived, they found a Hispanic male dead in room 229. “Multiple shots were fired into the room,” striking the victim, according to the statement. The victim’s name is being withheld until his family can be notified.

Witnesses are encouraged to call Gwinnett County investigators or Atlanta Crime Stoppers with any useful information. Gwinnett County detectives can be reached at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.