Gwinnett detectives identify suspect in Oct. 16 homicide case

BUFORD, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Gwinnett County Police Department has identified a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in October.

Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a home on Allen Street in Buford for a person shot. When they arrived, they found a man shot inside his parked car.

Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a home on Allen Street about a person who... — Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, police responded to a home on Allen Street about a person who was shot.(Gwinnett County Police Department)

The victim, later identified as 35-year-old Quentin Cantrell, later died at the hospital, police said.

On Nov. 9, Gwinnett Police Homicide detectives said they have charged Rodericus Jackson, 33, of Buford, with Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault in connection to Cantrell’s death. They say Jackson’s location is unknown and they are currently looking for him.

The investigation is still active. Anyone with information on this case or Jackson’s whereabouts is asked to call the Gwinnett County Police Department 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.