Atlanta Dad Fatally Shot in Front of His Kids After Gas Station Dispute: ‘We Have to Live with This’

An argument at a Chevron gas station led to the fatal shooting of Jotavious Favors

A family is grieving the loss of a relative after they say the young man was shot and killed in front of his two children.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 25-year-old Jotavious Favors, Atlanta’s 11 Alive News reported Thursday. A relative of the deceased spoke with the outlet after his death, sharing heartbreaking details of his final moments.

Favors’ sister, who has asked to remain anonymous, said her sibling had entered a gas station to make a purchase when a confrontation occurred inside of the store with two other individuals.

The exchange led to the 25-year-old being fatally shot.

On Thursday, the Atlanta Police Department shared details regarding the incident at the 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.”

They added that the investigation is ongoing.

Favors’ two children were sitting in the car waiting for their father to return when the conflict started, 11 Alive reports.

“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.

The news outlet obtained surveillance footage from inside of the Chevron gas station which showed two men walking through the store. According to 11 Alive, 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 said that her brother was not armed and called whoever was responsible for his death a “coward.” She also referred to the crime as “heartless” and “senseless.”

The woman, who also declined to appear on camera, said her brother was “unaware” of the danger and did not have “a gun or a weapon” at the time of the incident.

Local authorities have asked that anyone with information call CrimeStoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online here. Tips can be submitted anonymously and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

source: people.com