Akeela Clarke

Akeela Clarke, a 19-year-old Black female from Covington, Georgia, was killed on April 11, 2025, in a burst of violence that began before dawn at the Walmart on Salem Road where she worked. Investigators said the attack was targeted. The man authorities identified as the gunman, 24-year-old coworker Dwayne Eduh, first returned to the store with a gun after going to his car around 1:30 a.m. Inside the store, he fatally shot coworker Khalaf Barksdale, 21, and critically wounded another employee, R ...

Suspect in Friday shooting spree succumbs to injuries

Suspect, victims identified in shooting that left 2 Covington Walmart employees dead, another critical