Man found dead in shot up pickup truck near where body found in trunk at Duluth spa

DULUTH, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found dead Wednesday near Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth, according to police.

The Gwinnett County Police Department says a man was found dead in a blue Chevrolet pickup truck at 2131 Pleasant Hill Road at Mall Corners Crossing Shopping Center just before 12:45 p.m.

A tow truck driver called police and said that someone had been shot. Police said there were bullet holes on the driver’s side of the truck, but did not say yet if the person was shot.

Officers said a person of interest was tracked down near the Gwinnett and DeKalb county line and is being questioned. Police did say they aren’t looking for another suspect in connection to the shooting.

They said they are asking nearby businesses for surveillance footage.

This marks the second death under investigation in the same area of Duluth.

On Tuesday night, Gwinnett County police said a body was found inside the trunk of a silver Jaguar in the parking lot of Jeju Sauna.

The spa took to social media to address the incident:

We would like to address a recent incident that occurred in our parking lot. We want to assure our valued customers that this incident had absolutely nothing to do with our business operations and was solely confined to the parking lot area. The safety and well-being of our customers have always been our utmost priority. We are fully cooperating with local law enforcement authorities who are currently investigating the matter. We are confident that they will bring those responsible to justice swiftly.
We understand that incidents like these can cause concern among our loyal customers, and we want to emphasize that this was an isolated incident that does not reflect the overall safety and security of our premises.
We are thankful for our security officers who patrol in and around our parking lot to provide a safe environment for all. We encourage our customers to continue enjoying the wide range of services and amenities we offer, including our rejuvenating saunas, therapeutic baths, and cultural experiences. We remain committed to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness, hospitality, and relaxation that our customers have come to expect from us.
We would like to thank our valued customers for their continued support and trust in Jeju Sauna.
Jeju Sauna Spa

The locations where the two bodies were found are within walking distance and less than a mile apart from one another. The investigation into that person’s death is also ongoing, police said.

Police said Wednesday they don’t have reason to believe the two incidents are connected.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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