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Man accused of killing girlfriend in metro Atlanta on the run, police say he might have left US
By Matt Johnson at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
An accused killer is on the run after the Gwinnett County Police Department says he shot his girlfriend.Now, officers are working to track down 25-year-old Jesus Guerrero Ramirez, who they say may have left the country.Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson learned that the hunt for ...
Key takeaway When Gwinnet County police showed up at the initial crime scene, officers said what they found was disturbing, with 32-year-old Guadalupe Salazar shot to death in her apartment.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The search for Jesus Guerrero Ramirez has significant implications for public safety in metro Atlanta , particularly in Gwinnett County where the crime occurred. As police work to track down the accused killer, residents in the Sterling Glenn complex near Norcross, where the victim was found, may be on high alert. The fact that Guerrero Ramirez may have ties to multiple locations, including Texas and Mexico, complicates the investigation and raises concerns about the potential for further violence. The Gwinnett County Police Department's efforts to gather information and follow leads will be crucial in bringing the suspect to justice and providing closure for the victim's family. With the international scope of the search, local authorities may need to collaborate with federal agencies and law enforcement in other countries to apprehend Guerrero Ramirez, making this a complex and challenging case for the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? An accused killer is on the run after the Gwinnett County Police Department says he shot his girlfriend.Now, officers are working to track down 25-year-old Jesus Guerrero Ramirez, who they say may have left the country.Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson learned that the hunt for ...
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