Caleb Joseph Fries, a 17-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, lost his life to gun violence on February 19, 2024. He was born on June 4, 2006, in Titusville, Florida, to Joseph and Leslie Nicole Fries, and was their only son and second-born child.
The incident occurred at the Pointe 23 Apartments in Gainesville. Following the shooting, an investigation was conducted, leading to the identification and charging of several suspects.
Three individuals, including two juveniles, were indicted by the Alachua County Spring Term Grand Jury in connection with Caleb's murder. Specifically, Mikhail O. Lawson, aged 14, and Kemeon Marke Lee, aged 15, were charged as adults in the homicide. These charges were formalized on March 25, 2024.
As of the current date, the case against these suspects is ongoing, with the indictments marking a significant step in the legal proceedings. The community and family of Caleb Fries continue to grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event.
