Gainesville Police Investigate Homicide After Man Found Dead at Walton Summit Apartments

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as John Tracy Hill, 64, of Gainesville, Georgia.

Gainesville Police are investigating a homicide following the discovery of an adult male deceased in a residence at Walton Summit Apartments on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Officers responded to the scene and found the man’s body inside the apartment. At this time, police are awaiting autopsy results to confirm the victim’s identity.

Investigators are asking the public for any information regarding the incident. They are particularly interested in any potential witnesses or individuals who were in the area of Walton Summit Apartments off EE Butler Parkway between Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department or submit anonymous tips online through the department’s tip submission portal at Gainesville PD Tips. The investigation is ongoing.