Jontae Watkins, a 26-year-old man, is set to plead guilty to the murder of Ernestine Stallings, who was shot outside an Akron Dollar Tree in July 2023. Authorities report that Watkins approached Stallings from behind while she loaded birthday balloons into her car and fired several shots from a rifle, resulting in her death shortly after at a local hospital.
Watkins was indicted for aggravated murder and other charges after police discovered drugs and over $33,000 in cash during a search of his home. As the case moves toward sentencing, Akron police highlight their commitment to justice for victims, hoping that the upcoming plea will provide closure for Stallings’ family and friends.
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