Jaheim Karon Black, 17, was fatally shot in Gainesville on the late hours of Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026. He was a Black male and a resident of Gainesville. The shooting was one of two homicides that occurred in the city that day and prompted an investigation by the Gainesville Police Department.

Authorities confirmed Jaheim’s death was a fatal shooting but have released few details about the circumstances — no specific location, time, motive, or other incident particulars have been disclosed. The Gainesville Police Department described the case as an active, ongoing homicide investigation. As of late May 2026 there have been no announced suspects, persons of interest, arrests, convictions, or sentences connected to the case.

Anyone who knew Jaheim or has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Gainesville Police Department.