GBI Investigates Shooting Death in Dublin, GA

Dublin, Georgia (December 5, 2023) – The GBI is investigating a shooting that left one man dead, and two others injured. On Sunday, December 3, 2023, at about 9:20 p.m., the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman was requested by the Dublin Police Department in reference to a shooting at Burger King at 1618 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, GA.  

Preliminary information indicates that there was an argument between Burger King employees which resulted in Jeremiah Watkins, age 19, of Dublin, GA, and Johnny Hall, age 19, of Dublin, GA, going to the Burger King. Hall and Watkins were not employees. As a result of the argument between employees, Hall and Watkins fought in the parking lot. During the fight, Hall and Watkins pulled out guns and began shooting at each other. Hall and Watkins were shot and injured along with a woman who was at the scene with Hall. All were treated for their injuries at the hospital. Watkins died as a result of his injuries.  

This investigation is active and ongoing. Once complete, it will be given to the Dublin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.  

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at 478-374-6988 or Dublin Police Department at 478-275-0803. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.