JONESBORO, Ga. — Heartbreak and shock have gripped the Jonesboro community following the tragic shooting death of 17-year-old Qi’Adrian Gordon, who was gunned down Wednesday evening outside a Kroger grocery store on Tara Boulevard.
The incident occurred around 8:33 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Clayton County Police Department to reports of multiple gunshots near 10375 Tara Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found Gordon lying unresponsive on the sidewalk, just steps from the store’s main entrance. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Eyewitnesses described a sudden eruption of gunfire followed by a vehicle fleeing the area at high speed. Police have confirmed the sighting of a fleeing vehicle but have not yet identified any suspects. As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Detectives are actively reviewing surveillance footage from the area and interviewing potential witnesses in an effort to reconstruct the moments that led to the deadly encounter.
The devastating loss of Qi’Adrian has left his family, friends, and classmates reeling. Described as a bright, kind-hearted teen with a promising future, Qi’Adrian was a young man full of energy and ambition. His senseless death has sparked a wave of grief and outrage across Clayton County.
“He was only 17. He had his whole life ahead of him,” one community member shared. “This violence has to stop. We can’t keep losing our kids.”
Residents are now calling for justice and greater action to combat gun violence in their neighborhoods, urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities are asking anyone with details about the incident to contact the Clayton County Police Department or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Investigators believe even small pieces of information could prove crucial in bringing those responsible to justice.
As the investigation presses forward, the community clings to the memory of Qi’Adrian Gordon — a life gone too soon — and demands answers, accountability, and peace in his name. GoFundMe
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