In the midst of a routine evening in Stone Mountain, Georgia, the life of 33-year-old Precious Jones was tragically cut short on February 11, 2026. The incident that led to her untimely death unfolded in the parking lot of the Memorial Bend Shopping Center on Memorial Drive, a place of daily commerce that became a scene of sorrow. An argument, the origins of which are still unclear, escalated to a fatal act of violence.
Responding to reports of a person shot, DeKalb County police arrived at the shopping center around 6 p.m. to find Ms. Jones suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite the immediate response, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators quickly determined that the shooting followed a verbal altercation in the parking lot and that Ms. Jones was unarmed. The initial moments of the investigation were filled with the grief of her friends and family who had gathered at the scene, shedding tears for their loved one.
In the wake of the shooting, police began a search for the person or persons responsible, who had fled the area. Their investigation led to the swift identification of a suspect. Zanbria Arrington, a 23-year-old woman, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of Precious Jones. Arrington was subsequently booked into the DeKalb County Jail and is being held without bond. While an arrest has been made, police have indicated that they are looking for a second suspect who may have been in a car with Arrington. The investigation is ongoing, though authorities have stated they do not believe the shooting was domestic in nature.
Those who knew Precious Jones remember her as a vibrant and determined woman whose kindness and energy left a lasting impression on those around her. Her family and friends described her as someone who valued connection and community. As the legal process against Zanbria Arrington moves forward, the community is left to grapple with the senseless loss of a life. A celebration of life service for Ms. Jones was scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Shiloh Baptist Church in McDonough.
