LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Authorities say a 21-year-old Snellville man has been charged with the murder of a teen who tried to rob his home last week.
Gwinnett County police said Wednesday that 17-year-old Devonte Bowles died after a week in critical condition. Erick Mocrieffe has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in his death, as well as a drug charge.
Police say Bowles was shot in the head as he rode in car fleeing the scene of a botched robbery attempt at Mocrieffe’s house in Gwinnett County. Police say five people tried to rob the house, but someone in the home called 911 and then fired shots as the suspects fled.
Four others have been charged for their roles in the attempted robbery and shooting. One person in the car escaped.