Jaimone Alonzo Joubert, an 18-year-old male from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically died on July 27, 2018. He was killed during an attempt to purchase marijuana with counterfeit money. Joubert was dressed as a woman at the time of the incident. The transaction took place in the parking lot of the Drummers Inn motel on Camp Bowie West.
The suspect, Kourtney Johnson, a 26-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Joubert's death.
Johnson admitted to negotiating the drug deal over a social media app and claimed he believed Joubert was a woman. When Johnson received the counterfeit bills, he became suspicious and chased Joubert, ultimately shooting him. Surveillance footage contradicted Johnson's account, showing him chasing Joubert and firing multiple shots.
Johnson was convicted of murder and sentenced to 60 years in prison. The case highlighted issues of youth gun violence and the dangers associated with counterfeit currency. Joubert's death was a tragic end to what began as a seemingly routine drug transaction.
