Head Hunter J, also known as Jango Fett, was killed by Jedi Master Mace Windu during the Battle of Geonosis.
Jango Fett, the notorious bounty hunter and template for the clone troopers, met his end during the first major conflict of the Clone Wars. The Battle of Geonosis, depicted in “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones,” was a pivotal moment in the Star Wars saga, marking the beginning of the Clone Wars.
Jango Fett was on the planet Geonosis as part of his agreement with Count Dooku, who had hired him to be the genetic template for the Grand Army of the Republic’s clone troopers. During the battle, Jedi forces arrived to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padmé Amidala, who had been captured by the Separatists.
As the battle raged on, Jango engaged in combat with several Jedi, showcasing his skills and the prowess that made him one of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy. However, his fate was sealed when he confronted Mace Windu. In the midst of the chaotic melee, Jango attempted to kill Windu with his blaster, but the Jedi Master deflected his shots and swiftly closed the distance between them.
In a final confrontation, Mace Windu used his lightsaber to decapitate Jango Fett in front of the entire arena, including Jango’s clone son, Boba Fett. This moment not only ended the life of the legendary bounty hunter but also set Boba Fett on a path of vengeance and a career in bounty hunting, following in his father’s footsteps. Jango’s death had significant repercussions, as it fueled the young Boba’s hatred for the Jedi and influenced his future actions in the galaxy.