A California grandfather was shot and killed in a minor fender bender in a Walmart parking lot. She was allegedly trying to apologize when her beloved grandpa was shot after a car accident in which her injuries were minimal.
Around 8 p.m. on February 5, 59-year-old Jonathan Mauk went to a Walmart in Highland, Calif., to buy supplies to make beef jerky.
Mauk’s custom-built 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport briefly collided with another vehicle that was backing up in the parking lot.
Matthew Mauk, one of Jonathan’s three sons, said: press companies The detective said that the father had come out to apologize.
San Bernardino Police Department Captain Nelson Carrington Said“There was a verbal altercation and according to witness testimony, that’s when the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot the victim. It is my understanding that the suspect was the one who yelled.”
Moke died at the scene of the crime.
The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Shawntez Marie Norton, reportedly fled the scene.
Norton was arrested the day after the shooting at an apartment complex near Highland.
Carrington said police recovered an unregistered gun that they believe she used to shoot Mork.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office charged Norton with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm with intent to cause bodily injury. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to court records. Norton remains held at the West Valley Detention Center without bail.
Police said the damage was minor, with only a scratch or two.
“There’s a scratch on the fender. There’s no dent, there’s no actual damage. There’s a scratch,” Matthew Mauk said. “That was the impact that killed him.”
“I couldn’t imagine anyone being so upset over something so small and insignificant,” Mauk said. KTLA. “It hurts so much. I don’t want anyone to go through something like this.”
said the distraught son. KABC TV“He was a solid foundation for all of us. His loss is immeasurable.”
“I can’t even explain in words why that happened, what happens in a person’s mind to make them think that is acceptable behavior. None of it makes any sense,” he added.
“[Norton]took humans long before they were ready to leave Earth,” Matthew said. sacramento bee. “He still had a lot of love left to give. I’m looking at my family. It’s completely broken.”
Mauk seeks justice for his father’s untimely death.
“We’re going to be at every court hearing. Anything that has to do with this case, we’re going to be there. We’re going to speak out and talk about it,” Mauk said.
Jonathan Mauk leaves behind three sons, a 10-year-old grandson, and a 5-year-old granddaughter.
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