Teen Fatally Shot in Remerton; GBI Investigates

Teen Fatally Shot in Remerton; GBI Investigates

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the death of a sixteen-year-old following a shooting early Saturday morning.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 5, 2025, Remerton Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Baytree Place. The teenage victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later died.

No arrests have been made at this time. Investigators have determined that multiple individuals were present during the incident.

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Jaykavion Gary, age 16, of Valdosta, GA.

The investigation remains ongoing. The GBI is asking for anyone with information to call 1-800-597-TIPS(8477). Tips can also be submitted online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online and can be made anonymously.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Southern District Judicial Circuit for prosecution.

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