In the late evening of August 31, 2023, a quiet street in Dacula, Georgia, became the scene of a fatal encounter. At approximately 11:15 p.m., officers from the Gwinnett County Police Department were dispatched to Jona Trail following a report of a person being shot. Upon their arrival, they discovered a man lying deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was later identified as Kenneth Stockton, a 42-year-old male from the nearby city of Dawsonville.
Preliminary investigations into the shooting suggested that the incident was not a random act of violence. Detectives believe that Stockton was involved in a confrontation with another male just prior to the shots being fired. The nature of the dispute and what led to its deadly escalation remains a central focus of the ongoing investigation. The Gwinnett County Police have been actively pursuing leads in the case, working to piece together the events that transpired on that late summer night.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Kenneth Stockton's death is still active and open. Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. Authorities have urged anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward and contact Gwinnett County Police detectives. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers, with the possibility of a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. The community awaits further developments as investigators continue their efforts to bring resolution to this case.
