Zephaniah Langston, 24, was killed in a shooting that occurred at a food store on South Davis Drive in Warner Robins. The incident resulted in another person being injured, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.
Upon receiving a report of shots being fired at the location, the police arrived and found a young male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Another male victim, identified as Langston, was later discovered with a single gunshot wound. Langston was transported to Houston Healthcare Watson Campus, where he succumbed to his injuries.
After reviewing security footage from the business, it was determined that the conflict leading to the shooting involved both victims. Witnesses inside the establishment reported that gunfire was exchanged outside the building.
An 18-year-old suspect, Javon Charles, has been named in connection to the incident. Authorities believe that two or three other male teenagers were also involved. The investigation is currently being treated as a case of homicide and aggravated assault. Police are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Warner Robins detectives or Macon Regional Crimestoppers. More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
