Jevon Freeman, a former Alabama State University basketball player and the owner of a Covington barbershop, was shot and killed on November 6, 2013 while meeting a buyer for an iPhone 5 he had listed on Craigslist. According to COV News, the shooting happened around 6 p.m. on a Georgia highway. Jevon was 25.
Local police say Terrance Dent, 18, admitted to the shooting. He was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime, tampering with evidence and furnishing a pistol to a minor. Police also arrested a 17 year old after the weapon was found at his home. According to COV News, the teen was charged with possession of a weapon by a minor. All charges are allegations until they are decided in court.
Per COV News, Jevon was engaged and was the father of two young sons.
His story is a sad reminder to take care when meeting a stranger from an online listing. Police and safety experts suggest meeting in a busy public place and bringing someone along.
Source: COV News
