11/18/2007 8:45:42 PM
The Snellville Police Department is investigating a robbery that ended with the death of a business owner Sunday evening.
According to Snellville Police, a suspect wearing a mask went into the A&B Autos on West Main Street attempting to rob it. During the alleged robbery, the owner of the business was reportedly shot and killed.
The victim has been identified as Domingo Alfrado Espinal, 52, of Lawerenceville.
The suspect was wearing dark, possible black clothing and possibly wearing a hoodie. The suspect is described as being 6'1" - 6'3", weighing around 240 pounds with a muscular build.
Another article:
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Published on: 11/19/07
A 52-year-old auto shop owner was killed Sunday during an attempted robbery in Snellville —- the first homicide in the Gwinnett County city in at least three years, the police chief said.
Domingo Alfredo Espinal of Lawrenceville was at an auto dealership he co-owned on Main Street West when a masked man, dressed in dark clothing, went inside intending to rob him about 3:30 p.m., police said.
After the would-be robber pulled out a revolver, Espinal fought him and was shot, Chief Roy Whitehead said. The shooter ran away without taking any cash.
The chief could not immediately say how long ago Snellville had its last homicide. But at least three years had gone by without a murder in the city, he said.
UPDATE: Apparently, the shooter wore a Halloween mask from the movie Scream.
Mr. Espinal's 17 year old son witnessed his father's shooting.
Do you know anyone who owns a mask like that and fits the description? Anyone fitting the description, has a mask like that, and has been acting odd lately? Keep your eyes open, this is not someone we want running around.
My prayers are with the Espinal family today.
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