The Brief
- Esteven Avila-Vega was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the murder of Angel Mendoza-Ramirez during a baby shower in Gwinnett County.
- The incident began when a relative accidentally shot himself, leading Mendoza-Ramirez to secure the weapon, which escalated into a fatal shooting by Avila-Vega.
- Avila-Vega was found guilty of multiple charges, including malice murder and aggravated assault, by a Gwinnett County jury.
NORCROSS, Ga. – A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a deadly shooting erupted during a baby shower in Gwinnett County last year.
What we know:
Esteven Avila-Vega, 28, was sentenced Friday to life in prison plus five years following his conviction for a shooting that killed 39-year-old Angel Mendoza-Ramirez on April 16, 2023. The incident took place during a family gathering on Pepperwood Trail in Norcross, where children were present.…