Deontre Mincey Killed in Statesboro Parking Lot Shooting. Questions Raised Over Security Negligence

STATESBORO, Ga. — [UPDATE 10/26/25] — The Statesboro Police Department has identified and issued arrest warrants for a suspect in a fatal early morning shooting that occurred on Saturday. Authorities are currently searching for 21-year-old Khalir Nickens, who is considered armed and dangerous.

According to a press release from the Statesboro Police Department, Nickens faces multiple charges, including felony murder and several related offenses. The investigation was initially challenging as no witnesses remained on the scene to identify the victim or provide details about the shooting. However, through forensic analysis, interviews, technology, and search warrants, detectives quickly identified the suspect.

Police are asking the public for assistance in locating Nickens. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact Senior Detective Cross at 912-764-9911 or submit an anonymous tip online using the “Submit a Tip” feature at statesboropd.com.

Victim Identified as Deontre Mincey

Authorities confirmed the victim in the fatal shooting as 30-year-old Deontre Mincey, who was shot and killed in the parking lot of 200 Lanier Drive — a commercial strip that includes Cowboy’s Bar and Smoke Crave.

A second man sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm and was later treated at a medical facility after being dropped off by an unidentified individual.

Police responded to the scene around 1:01 a.m., where officers found Mincey deceased from a gunshot wound. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and Flock tag reader data, which revealed multiple potential witnesses were in the parking lot during the shooting. Authorities are urging these individuals to come forward and provide any information that could assist in solving the case.

Mincey was identified using an SPD portable fingerprint scanner, and his family has been notified. His body will be transported by the Bulloch County Coroner’s Office to the GBI Coastal Regional Lab for an autopsy.

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Source: WTOC News, October 25, 2025

Our Legal Take: Could the Statesboro Parking Lot Shooting Have Been Prevented?

Our Perspective at Georgia Victims

At Georgia Victims, we are deeply troubled by the tragic Statesboro, GA parking lot shooting that claimed the life of Deontre Mincey and left another individual injured. Gun violence in public spaces — especially in commercial areas like bars, clubs, and retail parking lots — raises serious concerns about security negligence and the duty of property owners to keep visitors safe.

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

Customers and guests have the legal right to expect reasonable security measures when visiting businesses or entertainment venues. When violence occurs on a commercial property, key questions must be asked:

• Were there prior incidents of crime or violence reported in or near the 200 Lanier Drive area?
• Did the property owner or management have knowledge of safety concerns or criminal activity 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?tragedy?

Under Georgia premises liability law, business and property owners can be held legally responsible if inadequate security or negligence contributes to foreseeable harm. If evidence shows that insufficient safety measures played a role in this tragedy, Deontre Mincey’s family — and other victims of gun violence — 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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