Man Arrested After Shooting Former Girlfriend at Gainesville Convenience Store
The suspect, later identified by authorities as 45-year-old Antwane Sintell Thurmond, fled the scene in his car before they arrived, officials said. Tia Keith, 44, was killed at the Subhanallah Food Mart near Gainesville on July 16. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office stated that her former live-in boyfriend shot her multiple times while she was inside her car and then inside the store after she initially managed to escape. A weeklong search for Thurmond ended with his arrest at a motel nearly 140 miles from the crime scene. The authorities indicated that Thurmond had been on the run since the incident. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence related to the case, and the Hall County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring justice for the victim. The tragic event has raised concerns about domestic violence and the safety of individuals in similar situations. Community members are urged to report any information that could assist in the investigation.
