In the early hours of May 12, 2021, four people were shot at the Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments on Buford Drive in Buford, Georgia. Edgar J. Cruz Fuentes, 24, was found inside an apartment with fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, 27-year-old Deniss Becerra, was taken to a hospital and later died of her injuries. Two others, Ronald R. Cruz-Fuentes, 20, and 20-year-old Lillian Kayarath, were wounded and treated for their injuries.

Gwinnett County police responded after a call placed shortly before 2:30 a.m. and described the investigation as ongoing. Authorities had not released a motive, nor had information been provided about any suspects or arrests. If anyone has information about who was responsible or saw activity around the Preston Hills at Mill Creek Apartments that night, contact the Gwinnett County police.