Crime
15-year-old Bry’Shun Jordan killed after shooting in Elbert County, suspect arrested
Scott will be extradited back and formally charged with Murder in the coming days.
UPDATE: An Anderson County, South Carolina teenager has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left seven hurt, and a 15-year-old dead in Elberton, Georgia.
18-year-old Jarquavious Demetriun Scott is charged with MURDER. Anderson County Sheriff’s Office SC records show Scott was arrested today.
Six teenagers were shot, along with an adult in the shooting that killed 15-year-old Bry’Shun Jordan on Oct. 12 at a homecoming afterparty in Elberton.
Scott will be extradited back and formally charged with Murder in the coming days.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Elbert County Sheriff’s Office are still asking anyone with information on this shooting to come forward. You can call the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tipline at 706-408-0608 or the GBI Watch Desk, where anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477)
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday night in Elbert County, Georgia, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old and injuries to several others.
The shooting took place just before midnight on Evergreen Drive in Elberton, following the Hart County Schools’ homecoming dance.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the homicide, assisting the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office.
While the identities of the victims were initially withheld, it was later confirmed that the 15-year-old who lost their life was Bry’Shun Jordan, a student at Hart Academy.
In addition to Jordan, six other teenagers and one adult sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or arrests.
Hart County Schools released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Bry’Shun Jordan.
The school district announced that they would be offering additional counseling services to students starting on Monday, October 14, to help them cope with the grief and trauma associated with the incident.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Hart County community, particularly as it occurred so close to the homecoming dance. As Elbert County is currently on fall break, it is unclear if any of the other victims were students.
Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.