In a moment of violence that shattered the peace of a neighborhood, 17-year-old Andrew Antonio Gatlin, a male from Lilburn, lost his life on May 15, 2025, in unincorporated Norcross, Georgia. The fatal encounter unfolded on Pirkle Road, where a planned meeting between three individuals took a tragic turn. An argument broke out, and in the heated exchange that followed, gunfire erupted, leaving a young man's life cut short.
When Gwinnett County police responded to calls of a person shot, they discovered Gatlin suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead. The initial investigation at the scene quickly revealed that the incident was more complex, as authorities were notified that two other individuals had arrived at a children's hospital in Atlanta with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, linking them to the altercation on Pirkle Road.
The investigation into Gatlin's death progressed swiftly, and law enforcement officials were able to identify and apprehend two juvenile suspects. Their names have not been publicly disclosed due to their age. Both individuals are now facing serious charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies. The case remains an active and ongoing investigation as authorities continue to piece together the events that led to the deadly shooting.
