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Gwinnett man Davon Jones accused of killing friends captured

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA - Gwinnett County Police say the suspect who shot and killed two friends who were visiting his home Sunday evening has been arrested.

Mike Gallagher

Jan 23, 2017 - 11:42

Jan 23, 2017 - 12:06

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Gwinnett man Davon Jones accused of killing friends captured

Davon Dayron Jones

Davon Dayron Jones, 24, of Duluth has been charged with two counts of felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault after his arrest Monday moing.

According to Detective David Smith of the Gwinnett County Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call at a home on the 2100 block of Hopkins Mill Lane in Duluth around 9 p.m. and found one man dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. They rushed a second man to a hospital, where he died.

Jones had fled the scene, police said.

Police are trying to track down a man who shot and killed two men visiting his home near Duluth. (SOURCE: WGCL)

Smith said it appears Jones lived at the home with his other family members. The victims were family friends of Jones who had been invited to the home earlier in the day, according to Smith.

Detectives continue to investigate what prompted the shooting. The victims have not been identified pending notification of their families

The circumstances leading to the murders are still being investigated, according to Gwinnett County police.

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Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.