A family in Atlanta, Georgia is grieving the loss of a relative after they say he was gunned down in front of his children during a gas station dispute.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 25-year-old Jotavious Favors.
Favors’ sister spoke to media and said, “My brother had entered a gas station to make a purchase and then an argument occurred. He was arguing with two other individuals. Next thing you know, my brother was shot and killed.”
The Atlanta Police department shared details about the tragic incident that occurred at a Chevron gas station.
“On 11/15/23, around 10:31pm, officers responded to a shooting at the location of 2111 Campbellton Rd SW,” the press release began. “Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with gunshot wounds. Grady EMS arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Homicide investigators responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Authorities reported that the investigation is still ongoing and that evidence remains to be collected from the scene.
Favors’ two children were sitting in the car waiting for their father to come back when the dispute took place.
“He did it in front of his kids,” his sister told the news station, referring to one of the assailants. “We have to live with this. His baby mother will have to live with this.”
“He wasn’t armed. He was not aware. He was just going in the store to make a purchase,” the victim’s relative added.
Surveillance footage from inside the Chevron station shows two men walking through the store. Atlanta Police said that they were looking for at least two people of interest when the footage was made public.
Investigators said they intend to share more information as it becomes available. They have not yet disclosed whether or not the men knew Favors. The victim was “shot several times.”
After speaking with witnesses and reviewing video footage, Atlanta Police said preliminary evidence pointed to the shooting happening as a result of a dispute. Authorities believe that the two suspects are driving a blue Jeep Compass.
Favors’ sister called the men cowards for shooting her brother while he was unarmed and unable to defend himself.
“They are just Heartless and the whole situation seemed senseless. It could have been avoided,” she added.
Local authorities have asked that anyone with information call CrimeStoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can be submitted anonymously and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
