17-Year-Old Killed in South Fulton Shooting

Mother seeks answers as police investigate the murder of her son

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:20pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a tragic teen shooting.A single spent bullet casing found at the scene of a tragic teen shooting in South Fulton serves as a grim reminder of the human toll of gun violence.South Fulton Today

A 17-year-old Tucker High School student named Jeremiah Gibson was found shot to death on Marsham Drive in South Fulton, Georgia on Valentine's Day. His mother says police are investigating the case, but have not yet been able to solve it.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence impacting young people in the Atlanta metro area. Authorities are looking into whether this case may be connected to an unresolved high-profile murder of a teenager in Florida over a decade ago.

The details

Jeremiah Gibson, a 17-year-old student at Tucker High School, was visiting relatives in South Fulton two months ago when he was found shot to death on Marsham Drive on Valentine's Day. His mother is seeking answers from the police, who are actively investigating the case but have not yet made any arrests or determined a motive.

  • Jeremiah Gibson was found shot to death on Marsham Drive on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2026).
  • Gibson had been visiting relatives in South Fulton about two months prior to his death.

The players

Jeremiah Gibson

A 17-year-old student at Tucker High School who was killed in a shooting in South Fulton, Georgia.

Jeremiah Gibson's mother

The mother of the 17-year-old victim who is seeking answers from the police about her son's murder.

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What they’re saying

“She says the Tucker High School student went to visit relatives in the city of South Fulton two months ago.”

— Channel 2's Tom Jones, Reporter

What’s next

Authorities are investigating whether this case may be connected to an unresolved high-profile murder of a teenager in Florida over a decade ago.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence impacting young people in the Atlanta metro area, and the urgent need for community-based solutions to address this public safety issue.