A backyard party on Seminary Street in LaGrange, Georgia, ended in gunfire in the early hours of June 8, 2025. Nineteen-year-old Georgia State University student Javeon Dukes was shot and taken to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, where he died. Six other people, ages 16 to 21, were also treated for gunshot wounds.

Family described Dukes as a dedicated student who had recently made the Dean’s List and was focused on school and loved ones. LaGrange Police are investigating the incident as a homicide and have been working to identify those responsible. In the months after the shooting no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made. The community reward for information that leads to an arrest has been increased to a total of $12,000.

Anyone who was at the party, saw activity on Seminary Street that night, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.