Gwinnett County Teen Arrested for Murder After Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Apartment Complex

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A 17-year-old suspect, Jason Joel Ortiz, has been arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony following the shooting death of 16-year-old Jose Yair Batz at a Gwinnett County apartment complex on November 8. Batz was found dead from a gunshot wound at the Huntington Ridge apartments, with investigators indicating the shooting arose from an argument. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public.