39-year-old man killed outside Stone Mountain bar identified
Co-worker identifies victim as manager of Will Henry’s Tavern
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Jerome Johnson and 27-year-old Jonnathan Bladimir Hernandez has been charged with aggravated assault and felony murder. Hernandez was arrested without incident.
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One man was shot and killed outside Will Henry’s Tavern in Stone Mountain, according to Gwinnett police.
Just after 7 p.m., police responded to the bar where they found a man with gunshot injuries in the parking lot.
Police said the victim was a man in his 40s. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
According to Gwinnett PD, just after 11 p.m., a suspect was arrested by officers close to the incident location and their information will be released if/when charges are filed.
A coworker at Will Henry’s Tavern identified the victim to Atlanta News First as the night manager for the tavern.
The coworker said the victim was a father figure and beloved by the staff.
It’s unclear what led up to the gunfire. Police said the suspect in the shooting was on a bicycle. He shot at a man in a dark SUV, later towed from the scene.
During a press briefing, a Gwinnett PD spokesperson said he was not sure if the gunfire was exchanged.
This is an active investigation. Stay with Atlanta News First for updates as they come into the newsroom.
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