Two teens shot dead in Lawrenceville; 19-year-old charged with murder
Alexander Canela-Panchi, 19, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of brothers Jordan Boykin, 17, and Antoine Boykin, 14, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Two brothers killed in Lawrenceville shooting, suspect charged with felony murder
Gwinnett County police have arrested a 19-year-old man following the fatal shooting of two teenagers on Heather Stone Way in Lawrenceville on Wednesday evening, cbsnews.com reports.
The victims have been identified as 17-year-old Jordan Boykin and 14-year-old Antoine Boykin. Officers responding to a report of a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. found both teens with apparent gunshot wounds; both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives arrested Alexander Canela-Panchi in connection with the deaths. He faces two counts each of felony murder and aggravated assault, as well as charges of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and a drug-related offence, police said.
Investigators had previously indicated the shooting may have been drug-related. The investigation remains ongoing. Police said the incident appears to be isolated, with no known continuing threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwinnett County police detectives.
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