Kennarius Roshawn McBride Identified as Victim in Waynesboro Gas Station Shooting; Security Lapses Under Review

WAYNESBORO, Ga. — A man has died following a shooting Thursday at a convenience store in Waynesboro that is now under investigation for possible security negligence.

According to officials, the incident occurred around noon inside the Sunoco convenience store located at 740 E. Seventh St. An altercation inside the store escalated, and the victim, identified by authorities as Kennarius Roshawn McBride, was shot. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Victim Identified as Kennarius Roshawn McBride

Law enforcement reviewed surveillance footage that identified Jalen Floyd Cox as the suspect. Cox surrendered at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office detention facility shortly afterward. “The Waynesboro Police Department is exceedingly grateful for the Burke County Sheriff’s Office and their assistance in locating Cox,” the department said. “Both agencies have been working together diligently since the incident occurred”.

Although an arrest has been made, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Faith Cupp at 706-526-5013, the Waynesboro Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 706-554-8022, or the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 706-554-2133.

Source: WRDW/WAGT, Victim dies after shooting at Waynesboro store; suspect surrenders, Nov. 13 2025.

Our Perspective at Georgia Victims

At Georgia Victims, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Kennarius Roshawn McBride, whose life was tragically taken during the shooting inside a Sunoco convenience store in Waynesboro, Georgia. This devastating loss highlights growing concerns about violent incidents occurring at commercial properties and the responsibility of business owners and managers to ensure adequate safety measures are in place to protect customers and visitors.

When a shooting occurs at a business, apartment complex, or public area, key concerns arise regarding property security and negligence.

When shootings occur in areas accessible to the public, important safety questions arise:

• Did the property owner or management know about prior criminal activity or safety risks near the location?
• Did the property owner or business management know about potential criminal activity or safety risks on or near the premises?
• Were there adequate security measures in place, such as surveillance cameras, lighting, or security personnel?
• Could stronger security precautions have helped prevent this fatal shooting?

Under Georgia premises liability law, property owners and business operators may be held legally responsible if inadequate security or negligence contributes to foreseeable harm. If evidence shows that additional precautions could have helped prevent this tragedy, Kennarius Roshawn McBride‘s family — and other victims of violent crime — may have the right to pursue justice and financial compensation through a negligent security claim.

Were you recently injured in a shooting, violent crime, or harmed due to someone’s negligence? Have questions, need support, or want to speak with someone about your rights as a victim? Contact us today. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  

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