GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Police are questioning a man after a woman was shot to death in Gwinnett County on Tuesday morning.
Gwinnett County police said officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 2300 block of Club Place in Duluth a little after 4 a.m.
They said they found a woman, later identified as Jessica Criff, 27, of Duluth, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital, where she died.
"At least one shot was fired. We're not sure how many," said Cpl. Wilbert M. Rundles, of the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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Police said the situation appeared to be domestic.
“The other person involved has been detained and is speaking with detectives,” Rundles said.
Police identified that person as Cortez Lofton, 25, Duluth.
Police believe the apartment belonged to Lofton, but the exact relationship between Lofton and Criff is still unclear.
“I don’t know the exact dynamics of their relationship," Rundles said.
Officers say Lofton stayed on scene after the shooting and was taken to police headquarters. They say he has been cooperative and has not been charged with any crimes at this time. Police are still working to gather more information.
Channel 2 Action News spoke to the victim's neighbor, who saw some of the commotion.
"This ends up happening, and it’s too late. It just a sad situation,” Hijuana Florence said. “I was a little nervous and scared.”
A woman who told Channel 2 Action News she is related to Lofton said her family is devastated.
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