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Cops: Man shot, killed outside Gwinnett bowling alley

Atlanta police are looking for the father of a 2-month-old girl after the baby was forcefully taken from her home Monday morning. She was later returned safe.
Atlanta police are looking for the father of a 2-month-old girl after the baby was forcefully taken from her home Monday morning. She was later returned safe.
By Amanda C. Coyne
July 31, 2018

Lilburn police are investigating a homicide that occurred outside of the Brunswick Zone bowling alley.

Rahmier Gardner, 20, was at the bowling alley on Lawrenceville Highway with friends on the evening of July 29. He stepped outside “for an unknown reason” at 11:14 p.m., according to a department release.

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Gardner was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The Lilburn Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying who may have shot Gardner. Anyone who may have information can call the department at 770-513-5700.

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