Around 1:10 a.m., officers were called to Pepperwood Trail near Norcross.

NORCROSS, Ga. — A man was killed early Sunday morning and police in Gwinnett County are working to learn what led to the shooting. 

Around 1:10 a.m., officers were called to 987 Pepperwood Trail near Norcross. That's where they found 39-year-old Angel Mendoza of Lawrenceville dead from an apparent gunshot wound. 

Late Sunday night, Gwinnett County Police announced the arrests of two people, including 26-year-old Esteven Avile-Vega who was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes -- all felonies.

They also arrested his girlfriend and charged her with aggravated assault in connection to Mendoza's death.

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"This continues to be an active investigation," officers said in a statement. 

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 .  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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