Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man they say shot, robbed woman at Gwinnett hotel

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett police are searching for an armed and dangerous man they say shot a woman multiple times during a robbery at a Norcross hotel.

Police said they were called to the Baymont by Wyndham Norcross Hotel around 12 p.m. on August 15 after reports of a person shot. Police found a woman, who hasn’t been identified, with multiple gunshot wounds. The woman was rushed to the hospital. Her current condition has not been released.

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Detectives who processed evidence determined that the motive was believed to be a robbery. According to the incident report, Cooke stole the victim’s purse.

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The shooter has been identified as Jamel Leslie Cooke, 44. He has warrants out for aggravated assault, armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Police said they don’t currently know where Cooke is.

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Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Gwinnett County Police 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.

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