On the night of November 30, 2019, Ashraf Mahasees, 23, was shot and killed while working at the K Food Store on Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia. Police were called about 11:05 p.m.; officers found Mahasees with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators reported robbery as the apparent motive.

Originally from Jordan, Mahasees was remembered by the community as kind and well liked by his customers; a memorial of candles and tributes was placed outside the store after his death. The investigation led to 19-year-old Deon Thomas of Richmond, who was arrested December 5, 2019, then released January 23, 2020, before a multi-jurisdictional grand jury indictment could be served. Thomas was subsequently located and taken back into custody on January 26, 2020.

If anyone who knew Ashraf or who was in the area that night has information, please come forward.