Crime & Safety

Police: Robert Bell, Suspected in Homicides, May Be Out of State

Robert Bell is wanted in connection to killing three Snellville-area residents and injuring another.

This article originally posted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. 

Gwinnett County Police believe the suspect from Sunday's triple homicide in unincorporated Snellville may be on the run to another state. 

Robert Bell, who's wanted in connection to killing a Snellville-area woman, her 12-year-old son and her 19-year-old godson and injuring the woman's boyfriend, may be traveling to either Chicago; Albany, Ga.; or Crossville, Tenn. 

Click here to listen to the 911 calls from one of the victims and a neighbor.

Detectives also believe that all four of his victims were intentionally injured since they each were shot multiple times. His motive is still unclear to authorities.

Bell is a 33-year-old black male who's 6 feet tall and 300 pounds. Anyone with information about him should contact Gwinnett Homicide Unit detectives at 770-513-5300. Bell also should be considered armed and dangerous, and anyone encountering him should call 911.

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