Crime & Safety

Hertz Offering $25,000 Reward in Duluth Homicide

Monique Marlowe was shot will cleaning a car behind the Hertz at 3492 Satellite Boulevard in unincorporated Duluth.

Hertz has put up a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Monique Marlowe, according to a media update issued by the Gwinnett Police Department. 

Anyone with information on this case should contact Homicide Unit detectives at 770-513-5300. 

The Gwinnett Police Department Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the homicide, which occurred between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Hertz Rent-A-Car located at 3492 Satellite Boulevard in unincorporated Duluth.

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Marlowe, 24, was an employee of Hertz and was cleaning a car in the back of the business when she was killed. She was approached by a young black male wearing a light blue shirt.

For unknown reasons, the suspect shot her once and immediately left the area.

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She was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center, but was pronounced dead later.

Marlow was able to give police a description of the shooter before being taken to the hospital.

Since the incident took place, the homicide unit has been working around the clock following up on all leads, Cpl. Jake Smith reported.

Based on the time of day and location, investigators believe that someone in the area of the adjacent Gwinnett County Transit bus pick-up/drop-off hub may have witnessed the incident.


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