Shocking Abduction Caught on Camera: Gwinnett County Authorities Seek Public's Help

Nov 14, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Security footage has emerged that appears to show a disturbing incident unfolding at a trampoline park in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The video captures the moments leading up to and during an alleged assault and kidnapping, leaving authorities searching for answers and the public's assistance in piecing together the full story.

Eyewitness Accounts and Shocking Footage Reveal Brazen Abduction

Confrontation and Assault at the Trampoline Park

The security video footage obtained by the authorities seems to depict a tense encounter between a Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) employee and two women, identified as Brittany Moore and Shantwanique Schulters. The footage shows the DFCS worker engaged in a conversation with Moore near the trampoline park's exit before Moore allegedly strikes the employee in the head.Another woman, who has not been named by the police, can be seen consoling the DFCS employee as she holds her face, seemingly in distress. The video then shows Moore and Schulters grabbing the two children and rushing them out of the front doors of the facility.

Assault Continues in the Parking Lot

According to the police report, the confrontation did not end there. Moore is said to have continued assaulting the DFCS employee in the parking lot as Schulters put the children into a Chrysler 300 vehicle. The women then drove away before the authorities could respond to the scene.

Pursuit and Arrest of the Suspects

Authorities have not disclosed how long Moore and Schulters were at large with the children, but the women were ultimately apprehended after being pulled over by the Alabama Highway Patrol. Officials have not revealed the specific location where the suspects were found within Alabama.Jail records show that both Moore and Schulters were booked into the Gwinnett County Jail on Wednesday evening. They each face two counts of kidnapping and interstate interference with custody. Additionally, Moore is also charged with battery, simple battery, and third-degree cruelty to children.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Assistance Sought

The Gwinnett County Police Department has stated that they are continuing to investigate the incident and have appealed to the public for assistance in gathering more details. Detectives have asked anyone with information related to the case to come forward and contact them.Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can also reach out to Crime Stoppers by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visiting the organization's website at stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment in this case.The shocking nature of the alleged abduction and the ongoing investigation have left the community on edge, and authorities are hopeful that the public's cooperation will help shed light on the full circumstances surrounding this disturbing incident.