Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes dies in fatal Gwinnett County shooting
Fatal Gwinnett County shooting death of Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes – Obituary
A man has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes behind a gas station in Gwinnett County on Sunday evening.
Ernesto Garcia-Bailon, a 20-year-old resident of Norcross, is now being held at the Gwinnett County Jail. He faces charges including aggravated assault, felony murder, and malice murder.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at the Shell gas station located near the intersection of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Rockridge Road.
Surveillance footage captured a man approaching a woman, only for a second individual to shoot him multiple times.
According to a woman who spoke to FOX 5 Atlanta, she was on her way to work when she encountered the man on the ground. Initially mistaking him for someone asleep, she walked past him.
When Gwinnett County police arrived, they found Reyes-Fentanes with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to provide assistance, he unfortunately did not survive.
An acquaintance of the victim mentioned to FOX 5 Atlanta that Reyes-Fentanes had moved to the U.S. around 15 years ago, though no additional details were provided.
The deceased was officially identified as 38-year-old Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes on July 19.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. For anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Tipsters providing information that leads to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a cash reward.
Fatal Gwinnett County shooting death of Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes – Obituary A man has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes behind a gas station in Gwinnett County on Sunday evening. Ernesto Garcia-Bailon, a 20-year-old resident of Norcross, is now being held at the Gwinnett County Jail. He faces charges…
Fatal Gwinnett County shooting death of Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes – Obituary A man has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes behind a gas station in Gwinnett County on Sunday evening. Ernesto Garcia-Bailon, a 20-year-old resident of Norcross, is now being held at the Gwinnett County Jail. He faces charges…