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Atlanta Police Seek Leads in Jaylon Baker Homicide; Reward Up to $5,000
Atlanta police are seeking information about the 2 September killing of Jaylon “JBake” Baker. A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000 may be available for a tip leading to an arrest and indictment.
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Officers responding to the 400 block of Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW shortly after noon on 2 September 2026 found Jaylon “JBake” Baker with a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene, according to reporting on Atlanta Police Department statements.
Investigators classified the shooting as a homicide and asked the public for information. The cited report does not identify a suspect or establish a motive. Baker is the victim, not a wanted person.
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment; the amount is a maximum and eligibility is determined by the program. Contact Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477 or visit StopCrimeAtl.org. Do not send urgent leads to Crime Watch Global instead of investigators.
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