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Gwinnett man losing eye after gas station robbery, family says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Matt Johnson , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man's family reported that he was robbed by a group of people he barely knew.
A 21-year-old man from Gwinnett County is set to undergo surgery to remove his left eye after being attacked at a gas station. The incident occurred late Thursday night outside a BP station on Satellite Boulevard near Duluth. The man's family reported that he was robbed by a group of people he barely knew.
His father, Billy Humphrey, provided some details about the attack, but further information is available from local news sources. The victim is scheduled for surgery this week, and his family is coping with the aftermath of the incident. Local residents can find more details about the attack and the investigation through local news outlets.
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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