Jordan Tayshaun Stewart, a 15-year-old Black male from Dublin, Georgia, died on September 27, 2020, one day before his 16th birthday. He was remembered by family and community members as a young life taken far too soon, and his death has remained a source of grief, frustration, and unanswered questions for those closest to him.
The shooting happened at Riverview Heights Apartments on Riverview Drive in Dublin. Police initially responded after a 911 call reported what was described at the time as a possible suicide. However, investigators later said that account did not match what they found. Jordan had reportedly been inside an apartment with Javouri Durham and Tenia Hutch when a rifle discharged and struck him. Public reports described the group as handling or "playing with" the weapon, but a source close to the family says Jordan's relatives have long questioned whether the case was properly investigated from the beginning.
According to that source close to the family, Jordan's loved ones believe there were serious problems with how the case was handled. The family says there was not a proper investigation, that evidence was hidden, and that public reports stating an arrest had been made were not accurate. The source says Durham has been free the entire time, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. The family also says Hutch is not currently facing charges, despite being named in early reports connected to the case.
For nearly five years, Jordan's family has continued seeking justice and answers. A source close to the family says they recently received word from the District Attorney's Office that Durham is now facing a plea related to manslaughter. For Jordan's relatives, that news comes after years of waiting, confusion, and pain, especially because they believe the case never received the urgency or transparency it deserved.
The family is expected to meet with the courts for the first time regarding the matter on June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Laurens County Courthouse in Dublin, Georgia. According to the source close to the family, Jordan's death was the first case of its kind to take place at that apartment complex and is believed by the family to be the first homicide case involving a juvenile in Dublin, Georgia, that remains unresolved in this way.
Jordan's family continues to push for accountability, saying they want the full truth about what happened inside the apartment that night and why the case has taken so long to move forward. They hope to share more evidence and updates as the court process continues, and they remain committed to seeking justice for Jordan after years of unanswered questions.
