A young life was lost in Norcross on Nov. 8, and now — as of Tuesday — the Gwinnett County Police Department has identified the victim as 16-year-old Jose Yahir Batz.
Batz died at the scene, marking another incident involving gun violence among teens.
Just The Facts:
• Victim Identified: Authorities have confirmed that Jose Yahir Batz, 16, from Norcross, is the young man who was fatally shot.
• Timeline: The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 on the 2400 block of Windsor Woods Lane in unincorporated Norcross.
• Incident Details: Initial investigations indicate that the incident involved at least two people who engaged in a dispute that escalated to gunfire.
• Police Response: Upon arrival, Gwinnett County officers found Batz deceased from at least one gunshot wound.
• Current Status: Police have one person detained in connection to the shooting, though no formal charges have been announced. Homicide detectives continue their investigation, conducting interviews and collecting evidence.
How You Can Help: Gwinnett County Police are urging anyone with information on the shooting to come forward. Tipsters can reach detectives at 770-513-5300. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 404-577-8477 or through the website stopcrimeATL.com. Information leading to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a cash reward.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist with 25-years experience in journalism. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is the publisher of The Georgia Sun and a fifth-generation Georgian.
