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Teen Shot Dead After Gainesville Concert
7 Jul
Summary
- A 17-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound on July 4, 2026.
- The shooting occurred near the First Friday Concert in Midland.
- Police are actively seeking public assistance to solve the case.
Gainesville Police Department announced the identity of a teenage boy who passed away on July 4, 2026, after attending the city's First Friday Concert. The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Jazon Javier Fajardo of Gainesville.
Fajardo died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after sustaining a gunshot wound. Law enforcement officials encountered the shooting victim around 10 p.m. in the Midland area. A second person present at the scene also suffered gunshot injuries, though their wounds were not considered life-threatening.
The Gainesville Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by contacting 911 or through their online portal, as investigators continue their efforts to solve the case.
