UPDATE #2: (August 11, 2023) As a result of this ongoing investigation, the lead detective assigned to this case removed the Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault warrants against Mays and Carter. Mays still faces warrants for Tampering with Evidence and Possession of a Firearm by a Person under 18. Carter is still charged with Tampering with Evidence. Both remain incarcerated in the Gwinnett County Jail.

The homicide victim’s brother, Yousaf Baysassie (age 17, Lilburn), has been charged with Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault. He is not in custody, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Detectives are seeking tips and information about Yousaf’s possible location through Crime Stoppers at 404.577.8477.

UPDATE #1: The decedent has been identified as Haaris Baysassie (age 21, Lilburn).

Working around the clock, detectives identified the suspects as Tristyn Derriun Mays (age 17, Lawrenceville) and Nyzerrius Carter (age 19, Lawrenceville).

Both Mays and Carter have been arrested and booked into the Gwinnett County Jail.  Mays has been charged with Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault. Carter has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Tampering with Evidence.

Detectives are still working to identify any additional suspects who may be involved in this crime. Tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 404.577.8477 with relevant information. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward.

ORIGINAL: (Stone Mountain, Ga., July 17, 2023) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a local restaurant that left one man dead.

At around 10:30 p.m., officers assigned to the South Precinct were dispatched to a “person shot” call in the parking lot of the Applebee’s located at 5200 Stone Mountain Highway in unincorporated Stone Mountain.

The victim was found in the parking lot between Applebee’s and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Shortly after arriving at a local hospital, the victim died as a result of his injuries. 

Detectives are looking into the possibility that there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the victim. Local businesses are being canvassed for any relevant surveillance footage.

There is nothing to indicate that the victim had dined at the restaurant prior to the shooting.

The victim’s name will be released once his next of kin has been notified.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.