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Man charged with murder after killing wife, turning gun on himself in Gwinnett County

Officers said there is one woman who is dead and one man with critical injuries.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County man is being charged with murder after police said he killed his wife before turning the gun on himself.

Officers said they initially received a call about a domestic disturbance around 10 a.m. Sunday at a home on Ivy Stone Trail in Buford.

When they arrived, they found a 44-year-old man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital where the woman, Desiree Marin, died. Her husband, Michael Marin, is in critical condition at the hospital and is now facing a murder charge.

At this time, officers said an argument occurred between the couple, resulting in the man shooting the woman and then shooting himself. Police also said a child was in the home during the incident but was not injured.

Those with any information are asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300 or contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com

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