Police have located a suspect after a deadly shooting near Georgia Gwinnett College on Thursday morning prompted a manhunt and lockdown at the school’s Lawrenceville campus.
Roceam Jarez Wilson, 26, was taken into custody after an initial search of the area around the college came up empty, according to Gwinnett County police. He was arrested on charges of murder, aggravated assault and weapon possession in the shooting that killed 23-year-old Bradley Jordan at the Sugar Mills Apartments on Walther Boulevard.
“Detectives believe that Jordan was at the location for his job as a pest control worker when he was approached by Wilson outside of one of the apartments,” Gwinnett police spokesman Cpl. Collin Flynn said in a news release. “At this time, a motive for the murder is not clear.”
Wilson, who is homeless, was “quickly identified by detectives who followed up on evidence at the scene,” Flynn said.
Jordan was found dead at the apartment complex shortly after 10 a.m. Officers were called to investigate after someone heard a gunshot and saw the Lawrenceville man lying at the bottom of a stairwell, Flynn said.
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
The shooting prompted officials at Georgia Gwinnett College to issue a public safety alert at 10:43 a.m. warning of a “violent threat” on campus. While a manhunt was underway, those on the campus were urged to find a safe area and lock and barricade their doors.
GGC HARD LOCKDOWN MSG1: Violent threat on GGC campus. Find safe area, LOCK and BARRICADE doors. If near a building ENTER. Police responding. Updates to follow.
— Georgia Gwinnett (@GeorgiaGwinnett) January 28, 2021
The lockdown was lifted about 11:30 a.m. after Gwinnett police finished searching the area. Students and faculty were cleared to resume normal operations with an increased police presence on campus as a precaution.
UPDATE: All Clear. Resume normal operations. Police will continue increased patrols on campus. https://t.co/QA9BGdHkoA
— Georgia Gwinnett (@GeorgiaGwinnett) January 28, 2021
Wilson was booked into the Gwinnett County jail at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. He is being held without bond.
The deadly incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwinnett police at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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