Gwinnett County Police investigating homicide at Courtyard by Marriott in Duluth

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Police detectives  are investigating a domestic dispute that led to a homicide at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Duluth. 

Gwinnett County police responded to the hotel, located at 3550 Venture Parkway, in reference to a person shot during a domestic dispute on May 5.  

Officers contacted multiple parties inside a room, including the victim, Ephrim Forbes, 49. Forbes was evaluated by Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services personnel and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Gwinnett County Police Department said. 

All parties involved remained at the scene and have cooperated with investigators.

At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with this case.

“There are no outstanding persons related to this case, and there is no danger to the public. The incident appears to be isolated and domestic in nature,” Public Information Officer Angela Carter stated in a news release on Wednesday, May 6.

Anyone who has information to share in this case is urged to  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. 

Photo via Gwinnett County Police Department.