Teen Jorge Rodriguez Jr. Shot to Death on Lawrenceville Street

Sep 18, 2010 - 08:54
Aug 16, 2016 - 10:30
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Lawrenceville are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old who was killed while walking with his mother and sister.

The Gwinnett Daily Post reports that police say the teen, Jorge Rodriguez Jr., was walking home from a grocery store with his mother and sister Wednesday night when two men approached. They say the teen was shot and killed.

Police say robbery was the likely motive. No other injuries were reported.

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