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Gunman in LaGrange party shooting on the run | FOX 5 News

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2 days ago

June 10, 2025

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-06-10 05:04:30

SUMMARY: A gunman opened fire at a party on Seminary Street in LaGrange over the weekend, killing Javion Dukes, a Georgia State junior and Dean’s List student, and injuring six others, one critically. Javion, remembered as a devoted student and family-oriented person, was celebrating with friends when the shooting occurred. Victims include Auntie Johanne, AJ Pruitt, Darius Blackmon, Shakyla Cofield, Titus Dunlap, and Gianna Leonard, aged 16 to 21. The shooter remains at large, and police urge anyone with information to come forward. The community is grieving the loss of an innocent young man and wounded partygoers.

A mass shooting at a LaGrange house party resulted in the death of 19-year-old Javeon Dukes and injured six others, with one victim in critical condition. Despite police monitoring and dispersing crowds earlier, the shooting occurred unexpectedly, and no suspect or motive has been identified.

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www.wjbf.com – Alix Martichoux – 2025-06-11 12:04:00

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2025-06-10 23:19:26

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