Gwinnett County Murder Suspect Apprehended in Georgia
A 19-year-old murder suspect from Gwinnett County, Yostin Gomez, was apprehended in Martinez, Georgia, by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Gomez was found at a residence on Old Trail Road West in Columbia County.
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 13, 2026 — A 19-year-old individual identified as Yostin Gomez, sought in connection with a murder investigation originating in Gwinnett County, has been taken into custody. The apprehension was carried out by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in Martinez, Georgia.
According to reports, Gomez was located at a residence situated on Old Trail Road West within Columbia County. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was responsible for his apprehension.
Details regarding the specific nature of the murder investigation in Gwinnett County, including the timeline of events or charges formally filed against Gomez, were not immediately available from the provided summary. The suspect’s age is 19 years old, and he is identified as being from Gwinnett County.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest took place in Martinez, Georgia. Further information concerning the process following the apprehension, such as extradition to Gwinnett County or upcoming legal proceedings, was not specified in the initial details.
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