Jaylon Hardemon, a 20-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on October 29, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of East Robert Street, on Fort Worth's southeast side. According to police reports, Jaylon Hardemon was found with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso. The shooting is believed to have followed an altercation in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
Following the investigation, three individuals were charged in connection with
the murder of Jaylon Hardemon. Antwan Griffin-Swanson, 21, Freddie Scott, 20, and Altynesha Alexander, 20, were each charged with murder. In addition to the murder charges, Freddie Scott faced an additional charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, while Altynesha Alexander was charged with theft of property between $100-$750. The arrests were made in November 2019, with Griffin-Swanson being arrested on November 19, Scott on November 21, and Alexander on November 26.
The case drew significant attention as it highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community. The investigation into Jaylon Hardemon's death was thorough, with homicide detectives working diligently to gather evidence and bring the suspects to justice. The charges against the three individuals marked a significant step in the legal proceedings related to the case. The community and law enforcement officials hoped that the arrests and subsequent legal actions would bring some measure of justice and closure to the family and friends of Jaylon Hardemon.
