Fayetteville, Georgia – Authorities in Fayette County, Georgia are on the lookout for a 19-year-old suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred inside a Walmart store. The incident took place on Pavillion Parkway at around 10 p.m. on a Friday evening. Reports indicated that shots were fired, resulting in injuries to two individuals, including a 19-year-old male identified as Antavius Holton and a nine-year-old girl. Both were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Tragically, Holton succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while the young girl remains in stable condition.
Subsequent investigations by the police revealed that the shooter was a Walmart employee identified as 19-year-old Adrian Jelks. Authorities believe the incident was isolated, with Jelks specifically targeting the male victim. The young girl was inadvertently hit by a stray bullet as an innocent bystander. Responding to the incident, law enforcement expressed shock and concern over the young girl’s injury, emphasizing relief that she is in stable condition.
Following the shooting, Jelks fled the scene in a vehicle before abandoning it, evading capture and currently remaining at large. Authorities have issued warnings that Jelks should be considered armed and dangerous, urging the public for any information on his whereabouts. In a surprising development, another individual, 19-year-old Sandra Romero-Nunez, was apprehended and charged with being an accomplice to murder and aggravated assault. The extent of her involvement in the shooting remains unclear at this time.
In response to the tragic events that unfolded at the Fayetteville Walmart, corporate officials expressed their deep condolences to the affected individuals and their families. Assuring cooperation with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation, the corporation emphasized their commitment to assisting authorities in any way possible.
As the search for the armed suspect intensifies, anyone with information regarding Jelks’ location is urged to contact emergency services immediately. The community remains on edge as the investigation into the Walmart shooting continues, with concerns over public safety and apprehension of the perpetrator at the forefront of law enforcement efforts.