Crime & Safety

Murder Suspect May Be Headed to Louisiana Say Police

Gwinnett County Police have identified the woman killed in Sunday night's shootings.

Gwinnett County Police say a man wanted for murder, may be headed to another state.

Investigators believe Ohave Whitfield may be on his way to Louisiana. 

Whitfield is wanted in connection to the murder of 53-year-old Alicia Johnson of Lawrenceville on Sunday evening. Johnson's adult daughter was also shot and injured in the incident.

Police fear Whitfield may pose a threat to Johnson's daughter and other family members. 

Whitfield is described as a 40-year-old black male, 5’8” and weighs about 165 pounds. Whitfield is wanted for felony murder. He was last seen driving a teal or green Volvo S80 with Georgia tags PRI4493

Investigators say Whitfield is armed and dangerous. 

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