A 16-year-old, identified as Jose Yahir Batz, was fatally shot during an altercation at an apartment complex in Norcross, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has prompted an investigation by the Gwinnett County Police Department. Reports obtained from FOX 5 Atlanta state the officers responded to the scene at approximately 4 p.m. at the 2400 block of Windsor Woods Lane.
The police found the teenager deceased from at least one gunshot wound upon arrival. A person was detained following the shooting, but details regarding their identity or connection to Batz have yet to be revealed.
Additional coverage by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution confirms that the shooting took place at the Huntington Ridge Apartments just off Buford Highway near Best Friend Park, with homicide investigators canvassing the area in search of more evidence on Friday afternoon. Witnesses or individuals with pertinent information to the case are encouraged to contact the Gwinnett detectives directly or to stay anonymous, visit stopcrimeATL.com, where tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
There has been no further information released about the nature of the altercation or the motives behind the shooting at this time. Gwinnett County Police continue their investigation.
