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2 arrested after man turns up at Grady for gunshot wound, leads detectives to find body at home

The man at the hospital said he'd been in a shooting "in the past couple of days."

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Police in Gwinnett County are investigating a shooting that was reported by a man who turned up at Grady Hospital and ultimately led investigators to discover a body at a home outside Stone Mountain.

According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, a man went to Grady Hospital on Monday with injuries that were described as not life-threatening. He told investigators he had been involved in a shooting "within the past couple of days."

On Friday, Gwinnett County Police announced the arrests of two men. Geno Hall, 20, and Myles Coston, 19, were both taken into police custody and charged with murder.

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
Geno Hall (left) and Myles Coston (right)

That led detectives to a home on Mountain Drive where they found a man dead. Police identified that man as 23-year-old Leon Summers.

"Detectives are in the process of canvassing the scene and trying to locate any witnesses who may have seen or heard the shooting or the events leading up to the incident," a GCPD release said. "At this time, the motive is unknown along with the identity of the deceased male."

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Speaking to reporters, police added that once they identify the victim found dead at the home, "we might be able to piece together what happened between our shooting victim over at Grady and our victim here."

"If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case," the GCPD release added.

   

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