Armed home invasion suspect sought

Released today by the Gwinnett County Police Department

Lawrenceville, Ga., April. 3, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police detectives have identified the suspect seen on camera holding a gun and attempting to kick in an apartment door.

On March 22, around 1:00 a.m. officers responded to a suspicious activity call at 900 Legacy Park Dr.  The victim said someone was at his apartment door trying to kick the door in and had a gun in his hand.  When officers arrived, the victim showed them doorbell camera footage of the suspect attempting to kick in the door, and a gun could clearly be seen in his possession.  The victim said the same person was at his door earlier that day holding a gun. 

The victim said he did not know who the suspect was or why he was trying to kick in his door.  Officers obtained a copy of the camera footage from both incidents, and the incident was investigated by Robbery Detectives.

Detectives have charged Sonny Stephens (21, Lawrenceville) with Criminal Attempt to Commit Home Invasion and Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony.  Detectives made several attempts to locate Stephens, but his whereabouts at this time are not known. 

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.