A 25-year-old African American woman, Jasma Nicole Patterson, died on August 11, 2020, after being shot in a southeast Atlanta, Georgia apartment. The promising young woman, who had attended Clarkston High School and was a student at Georgia State University, was the victim of a violent domestic dispute that ended her life.
The incident unfolded on a Tuesday afternoon when police were called to an apartment on Villa Court SE around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Jasma's body inside one of the units, where she had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The events leading up to the shooting began as a verbal altercation between Jasma and her 38-year-old boyfriend, Dante Willis. The argument escalated, tragically culminating in the fatal shooting.
Hours after the discovery of Jasma's body, law enforcement located and arrested Dante Willis. He was subsequently charged with felony murder in connection with her death. Following his arrest, Willis was booked into the Fulton County jail, where he was held without bond. The case highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence and prompted a thorough investigation by the Atlanta Police Department. While it is known that legal proceedings were initiated against Willis, with multiple court hearings taking place, the final outcome of the trial, including any conviction or sentencing, is not available in the public record.
