Donta V. Willis Sr., a 48-year-old man from South Fulton, Georgia, was fatally shot near the intersection of Butner Road and Springbox Drive on September 29, 2021. The shooting prompted an immediate police investigation and a funeral service was later held at Crown of Life Baptist Church.

Authorities identified a person of interest quickly. On September 30, 2021, 39-year-old Daniel Lee Chatman Jr. of Macon was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail on charges including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and multiple drug counts; he was held without bond.

Reports indicate the case proceeded to trial and in June 2023 Chatman was found guilty on all fifteen counts against him, including Felony Murder, Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Hijacking a Motor Vehicle, with sentencing scheduled for the following month.

If anyone knew Donta Willis Sr. or has information about the events around Butner Road and Springbox Drive on September 29, 2021, please share what you know.