Gwinnett County police are looking for two men — one of which was wearing a surgical mask — in connection with a weekend shooting at a local motel.
According to a news release, the 33-year-old victim was sleeping in bed at the Motel 6 on Oakbrook Parkway when, around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, two men knocked on the door to the room. Another person in the room with the victim opened the door and ran out when "Suspect 1" tried to enter the room.
"Suspect 1 [then] ran backwards out of the room, raised his handgun, and shot into the room striking the victim," Cpl. Michele Pihera said in the news release. Both suspects then fled.
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The woman, who was shot in the abdomen, was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center and is expected to survive.
Police released motel surveillance photos of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300.
Tipsters can also remain anonymous — and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000 — by visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org, calling 404-577-8477 or texting information to 274637.
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