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Man found dead in Norcross neighborhood; Gwinnett Police investigating

Here is what we know.

NORCROSS, Ga. — A homicide investigation is underway in a Norcross neighborhood where one man is dead, Gwinnett County Police said.

The man was found deceased in the 5500 block of Stanfield Court after 7 p.m. Gwinnett County homicide detectives said he was shot dead at the front door of the home. They believe he is 23 years old.

Details surrounding the investigation are very limited. At the moment, police do not believe there's a public safety threat.

A spokesperson for the department said, at the moment, police aren't sure if it was a targeted shooting. They are looking for a shooter. No one is in custody and authorities said they don't have any details pointing to a motive at this time.

Police said they have not spoken with any direct witnesses and are continuing to canvass the area by collecting home security video from neighbors and speaking with residents.

As for the victim, officers believe he may have collapsed in the doorway and are not ruling out the possibility that he was shot right outside the home. A spokesperson with the department emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages and said those details are yet to be fully ironed out.

Officers will continue to investigate Thursday night and provide an update once more details are confirmed, police said.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, they're asked to call detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  

This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.

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