Man arrested, charged in double shooting at Powder Springs gas station

POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. - Police have arrested a man accused of opening fire at a Powder Springs gas station and injuring at least two people on Tuesday afternoon.

It happened around 3 p.m. at the Shell gas station on the 1300 block of Richard D. Sailors Parkway at Forest Hill Road. Powder Springs police said officers arrived to find two people shot at the scene.

ONE DEAD AFTER SHOOTING AT GAS STATION ALONG EDGEWOOD AVENUE

Police investigate a shooting at a Shell gas station on Richard D Sailors Parkway in Powder Springs.  (FOX 5 Atlanta)

According to investigators, the incident started when the manager sofa the convenience store confronted 20-year-old Trayvon Omar Jenkins about a previous theft. During the confrontation, police say Jenkins tried to steal items again and was stopped by a witness.

After leaving the convenience store, police say Jenkins went to his vehicle and took out an AK-style rifle. Witnesses told police that Jenkins then opened fire into the building.

Investigators said about 28 rounds were fired. Dozens of evidence markers littered the parking lot where each one of those spent shells fell Tuesday afternoon.

The identities of the two victims have not been released. They were both taken to a nearby hospital and are expected to survive. 

Police investigate a shooting at a Shell gas station on Richard D Sailors Parkway in Powder Springs.  (FOX 5)

At around 9:30 p.m., officers took Jenkins into custody. He is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and tampering with evidence. Officials say more charges could result as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Powder Springs Police Department.

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