Gwinnett man found in garage dies after suspected robbery, police say

A 50-year-old Gwinnett County man was killed at his home Friday night during an apparent robbery, police said.

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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A 50-year-old Gwinnett County man was killed at his home Friday night during an apparent robbery, authorities said.

Officers responded to a home at 5811 Kendrix Ridge Drive in unincorporated Buford after a family member found the man in the garage with “significant head trauma,” Gwinnett police said.

The man — who has not been identified — was taken to the hospital, where he died.

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It’s unclear exactly what happened, but police said the motive in the case appears to be theft or robbery. Authorities have not released a description of any suspects.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or visit the website. A cash reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.