17-year-old arrested in double murder of 2 teens at Dunwoody apartment complex

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Police say a 17-year-old boy shot and killed two teenagers in Dunwoody over Memorial Day weekend.

Police said the shooting happened at the LaCota Apartments on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard on May 29.

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When officers arrived, they found two teenagers, 19-year-old Luis Veronica and 18-year-old Brian Veronica, who were both from Stone Mountain, shot to death in a car. It’s unclear if the two were related.

Alexis Hernandez, 17, has been arrested on two counts of murder.

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Police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting should email Detective Robert Barrett at Robert.barrett@dunwoodyga.gov or call him directly at 678-382-6934.

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Anonymous tips can be submitted online at www.dunwoodypolice.com or text via TIPSOFT program www.crimereports.com.

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