Suspect at Large in Norcross Area Homicide Case

A 25-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death at an apartment complex in unincorporated Norcross. Police believe that the homicide was the result of a domestic despite between the man and a 37-year-old, who is still at large.

Gwinnett Police responded to a call at the Legacy Commons apartment complex at 6259 S. Norcross-Tucker Road at about 11:45 p.m. yesterday, finding a man with multiple stab wounds who was later identified as Gerald Puga-Puga of Norcross. Puga later died as a result of his injuries, according to a Gwinnett County Police release.

Homicide investigators believe that Puga was visiting his girlfriend, the former spouse of Juan Valencia-Doroteo, who she also has five children with. Valencia-Doroteo allegedly forced his way into the apartment and confronted Puga.

“A scuffle ensued and Mr. Valencia allegedly began to stab Mr. Puga multiple times,” according to Cpl. Edwin Ritter of the Gwinnett County Police Dept. “Mr. Puga ran out of the apartment and collapsed outside,” Ritter said in the release.

Valencia-Doroteo fled the scene. A warrant has been issued for murder in this case. Gwinnett Police say that he should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding this case should call 911 or 770-513-5300.