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Kevin Jay Watkins Jr., 27, of Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot on November 12, 2017 at the corner of Lilley Avenue and East Mound Street while returning from a neighborhood market. Surveillance video reportedly shows the shooter firing from the driver’s side of a black car. The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Marzett Hawkins III, who was not known to Watkins and whom investigators say Watkins did not know.

Hawkins was arrested by Columbus police SWAT officers on November 22, 2017 and charged with murder in connection with Watkins’ death. Prosecutors presented evidence at trial about Hawkins’ prior violent history and gang ties. During sentencing the judge imposed life in prison plus 28 years with no possibility of parole, citing the cruel and calculated nature of the offenses; Watkins’ mother, Kathy Winfrey, addressed the court about her loss.

Does anyone have memories of Kevin or information about that intersection on November 12, 2017 that could shed light on his final movements?