POOLER, Ga. — A local man has been indicted for the fatal shooting of his wife, raising concerns about domestic violence and the accused’s criminal history. Christopher Jenkins, 48, is facing charges related to the death of Montique Jenkins, who was killed on November 1 during an altercation at their home on Arnold Street.
Authorities were alerted to the scene after neighbors reported gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Montique Jenkins unresponsive in a yard, with witnesses indicating she had been arguing with her husband prior to the incident. A juvenile present at the scene identified Christopher Jenkins as the shooter and confirmed that Montique had exited the house before she was shot.
Witnesses described chaos leading up to the shooting, with one bystander recounting a series of loud arguments followed by gunshots. As police secured the area and gathered evidence, they noticed the presence of a truck leaving the vicinity, which led to a search for the suspect’s vehicle.
Shortly after the shooting, officials located Christopher Jenkins’ truck on Highway 21 and took him into custody. It was revealed that Montique Jenkins had recently filed for divorce, citing infidelity, although she dropped the filing just two weeks prior to her death. Family members of the victim have characterized the incident as an example of domestic violence and have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support her children.
Further complicating the case, police reports indicate Jenkins may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the shooting. In addition to murder charges, he faces counts for aggravated assault, particularly for allegedly threatening another family member with the same shotgun during the incident.
Christopher Jenkins is not new to legal troubles. Court records show he has a prior homicide conviction from 1999, when he was sentenced for voluntary manslaughter after killing a man he had met just hours before the incident. Jenkins served over a decade in prison before being paroled, only to face a series of legal issues, including arrests for domestic threats and cruelty to children.
The most recent charges against him include malice murder and multiple firearm offenses, including possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony. His arraignment is scheduled for March, and the case continues to attract attention within the community as concerns about domestic violence resurface.
With an ongoing investigation, the police department emphasizes the complexities of domestic violence situations and the need for community awareness and prevention efforts.