Jeremiah James Bonds was 23 when he was shot and killed in Hall County on August 4, 2023. Authorities say an argument began inside a vehicle just after 1:30 a.m. as the car was coming off Interstate 985 near Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville. Investigators reported Bonds was shot in the head while still inside the vehicle; the car continued through the intersection and into a ditch before stopping.

Obituary reports described Bonds as a Hall County native born May 8, 2000, with ties to church, school, and sports in the local community. Deputies named Deon Altron Ellison of Gainesville as a suspect the same day, saying he fled on foot toward the Rabbittown community and warning the public not to approach him. By that evening a Gainesville police investigator located Ellison north of Gainesville and Hall County deputies arrested him; booking information showed charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and a firearm-related charge.

Is there anyone who knew Jeremiah or who witnessed the early-morning incident near Jesse Jewell Parkway who can provide more information?