Antavius Holton, 19, died & a 9-year-old girl injured in shooting at Walmart

Walmart Shooting: Antavius Holton, 19, was killed and a 9-year-old girl was injured after a shooting inside a Walmart in Georgia on Friday.

Antavius Holton, 19, was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died. A 9-year-old girl was also shot but is expected to survive.

According to Fayetteville Police Department, the suspect, 19-year-old Adrian Jelks is on the run. He is wanted for murder and aggravated assault, according to police.

Officers found the car Jelks drove away in abandoned.

Sandra Romero-Nunez, 19, an alleged accomplice was arrested and taken to Fayette County Jail, according to police.

The police have stated that the shooting was not a random act of violence and that there may have been a connection between the suspect and the victim.

Witnesses described their shock and concern for the victims, emphasizing the need for improved security measures in public places like Walmart.

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Law enforcement and Walmart are cooperating in the investigation, and residents are hopeful that the suspect will be apprehended swiftly.