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Teen killed at fireworks show; police seek public’s help to find shooter
By Bryan Mims, Matt at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Gainesville police called for anyone who has information on a deadly park shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old after a fireworks show to come forward. Jazon Fajardo was shot at Midland Park just yards from police headquarters July 3 after Gainesville’s First Friday Concert and firework...
Key takeaway Rosaleo Fajardo told Channel 2’s Bryan Mims that his son did not have problems with anyone.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jazon Fajardo at Midland Park in Gainesville raises concerns about public safety in community gathering spaces. The fact that the incident occurred just yards from police headquarters, after a well-attended fireworks celebration, suggests that the city's efforts to ensure safety at public events may need reevaluation. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to examine whether adequate security measures were in place and if more can be done to prevent similar incidents in the future. The impact of this tragedy is likely to be felt deeply in the community, particularly given the victim's young age and the fact that his father described him as a good person without known enemies. As the Gainesville Police Department seeks the public's help in finding the shooter, residents may be looking to city officials for reassurance that their safety is a top priority.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Gainesville police called for anyone who has information on a deadly park shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old after a fireworks show to come forward. Jazon Fajardo was shot at Midland Park just yards from police headquarters July 3 after Gainesville’s First Friday Concert and firework...
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