Crime & Safety
Shooting Suspect Charged In Deaths Of 2 Gwinnett Teens
Police say a drug-related shooting claimed the lives of a 14-year-old and 17-year-old in Lawrenceville.

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Police say a 19-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of two teenagers in a drug-related shooting Wednesday in Lawrenceville.
Gwinnett County Police on Thursday said the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. at Heather Stone Way.
Officers found the teens suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Police said the duo was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police identified the pair as 17-year-old Jordan Boykin and 14-
year-old Antonie Boykin. Authorities did not identify a relation between the two.
Alexander Canela-Panchi, 19, has been arrested in connection with the case, police said.
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Investigators say Canela-Panchi met with the Boykins to sell them vape cartridges. During the transaction, police said a dispute occurred, and Canela-Panchi fatally shot the Boykins.
Authorities say they have charged Canela-Panchi with two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession with intent to distribute narcotics.
The investigation is ongoing.
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