Shannon Alexander Watkins, 37, was killed in Jonesboro, Georgia, on March 30, 2023, after an incident that began inside a Shell gas station on Flint River Road. Watkins entered the store with a holstered firearm; while he waited in line a man approached from behind, removed the gun from its holster and ran. Watkins chased the man into the parking lot and a struggle followed.

During that struggle a second person exited a nearby white Chrysler 300 and opened fire, and the initial thief also fired multiple shots. Watkins was shot several times, taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The Clayton County Police Department identified and arrested 18-year-old Chris Ervin Jr., and 18-year-old Kenderrion J. Muse later turned himself in. Both were charged with felony murder and related offenses; additional charges against Ervin include cruelty to children, criminal damage and reckless conduct.

If anyone witnessed the shooting at the Shell station or saw the vehicle involved, please come forward with information.