A tragic incident occurred in Gwinnett County on November 8, where 17-year-old Jason Joel Ortiz was arrested in connection to the shooting death of 16-year-old Jose Yahir Batz. Ortiz is facing multiple charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is currently being held at the Gwinnett County Jail, according to FOX 5.
The shooting occurred at 2400 Windsor Woods Lane, near the Huntington Ridge Apartments, around 4 p.m. Police found Batz with gunshot wounds and cash near his body, suggesting a possible attempted robbery. A statement from 11Alive indicates that a transaction may have been happening when the situation turned violent.
Homicide investigators have arrested Ortiz in connection with a fatal shooting. They are asking anyone with information to come forward. People can contact Gwinnett County police at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 404-577-TIPS (8477), where they may receive a cash reward if their tip leads to an arrest, as reported by FOX 5.
