A woman was found dead at a Gwinnett County car dealership where she worked Friday, officials said.
A large police presence, including K-9 units, could be seen Friday afternoon outside Royal Court Motors on Annistown Road near Centerville. Authorities said a masked man went inside the business and fatally shot the woman about 2:30 p.m.
Gwinnett police confirmed that Courtney Owens was found dead at the location. The 34-year-old from Snellville was an employee at the store.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
A witness told police the masked man was seen running from the scene with a gun after the shooting. A perimeter around the business was set up and authorities searched for the man, but were unable to find him. Police will be going through surveillance camera video in hopes that the suspect was caught on footage.
“No suspects in custody at this time. It’s a possibility that the suspect may have been known to the victim and/or the business itself,” Gwinnett police spokesman Cpl. Ryan Winderweedle said from the scene.
Police are still trying to determine the motive.
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