Update on March 24, 2025 @ 5 p.m.
After a shooting at a house party in Buford on Saturday, the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) has now identified the victim.
Authorities report that the victim was 17-year-old Jayden Long of Loganville. The motivation for the incident is still under investigation.
Tipsters are encouraged to call crime stoppers at (404) 577-8477.
Original story published on March 22, 2025 @ 9:30 a.m.
The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a house party in Buford on Saturday.
Officers arrived to the report of one person shot in the area of 2715 Brown Road shortly after 2:00 a.m where they noticed one male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers rendered aid by doing chest compressions, however the male was pronounced deceased on scene.
The victim’s identification is being withheld until the next of kin has been identified.
If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.
To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
