Teen charged with carjacking murder

The following was released Thursday by the Lawrenceville Police Department

On January 1, 2026, at approximately 5:20 a.m., officers with the Lawrenceville Police Department responded to the 600 block of Groveland Parkway in reference to a report of a person down in the roadway.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male lying in the roadway. Officers determined the victim had suffered at least one gunshot wound.

During the investigation, officers obtained Ring doorbell video footage that showed a black SUV stopping in the roadway, dropping off the victim, and then leaving the area. Through the use of investigative technology, detectives were able to identify the vehicle and determined it belonged to the victim.

Further investigation revealed the victim, a 58-year-old male Uber driver, was the victim of a carjacking that led to his death.

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on January 1, 2026, the victim’s vehicle was tracked and located at a residence on Hardwood Circle in Lilburn. A 15-year-old male was taken into custody at that location and has been charged as an adult with murder.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Due to the suspect’s age, his identity is also being withheld.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Lawrenceville Police Department