Fayetteville, Georgia – Tragedy struck a Walmart store in Fayetteville, Georgia, on Friday night, as a 19-year-old man lost his life and a 9-year-old girl was injured in a shooting incident. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the shooting took place around 10 p.m. at a Walmart on Pavillion Parkway. Upon arrival, officers found Antavius Holton, 19, and the young girl with gunshot wounds.
The suspected shooter, Adrian Jelks, 19, was identified as an employee of the Walmart store. Authorities are continuing their search for Jelks, who fled the scene in a vehicle that was later found abandoned. The incident is not believed to be a random act, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the shooting.
Sadly, Holton succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while the young girl is reported to be in stable condition. The City of Fayetteville Public Safety confirmed that the shooting was not classified as an active shooter situation. Additionally, Sandra Romero-Nunez, 19, was arrested on pending warrants related to the shooting, although her exact involvement remains unclear at this time.
As the community grapples with this tragic event, law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information on Jelks’ whereabouts to come forward. The senseless violence that unfolded in the Walmart store has left residents shocked and saddened. The authorities are working diligently to bring justice to the victims and their families, while also ensuring the safety and security of the community moving forward.