DEKALB COUNTY, GA. (THECOUNT) — Alisha Watkins-Stephens, the woman shot along with her husband and one other while at a Lithonia, GA, Popeyes restaurant earlier this week, has died in the hospital.
Family members say, Watkins-Stephens died in the hospital after being shot at a fast food eatery just two weeks after her wedding. Her sister said following the shooting that her sister was, “at the wrong place at the wrong time.”
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The incident happened at a Popeyes restaurant located at, 3001 Panola Rd, Lithonia, GA, on Monday around 9 p.m., according to DeKalb County officials.
DeKalb police said three people were victims of gunfire and were all initially listed in critical condition. Watkins-Stephens’ husband is still in the hospital being treated for gunshot wounds. His updated condition was not provided.
Police confirmed that Watkins-Stephens died around 11:30 p.m.
A GoFundMe account has been created in Watkins-Stephens’ honor. To donate, click here.
These newlyweds were at Popeye’s on Covington Hwy in Lithonia when someone shot both of them. Alisha didn’t make it, & Michael is at the hospital with several gunshot wounds. One near his temple & 1 under his tongue. I spoke to relatives. Story at 4 on Ch2 pic.twitter.com/2xnXieirNn — Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) October 26, 2018. source
The investigation in the case is ongoing, according to authorities.
Anyone with possible information on the case should contact police at 911.