New Bride Shot Outside GA Popeyes Chicken Monday Night Dies In Hospital

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.”

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.