A tragic and senseless act of violence unfolded in Texas when 39-year-old M. Wilkerson fatally shot his 29-year-old ex-girlfriend, T. King, at the store where she worked. The devastating incident occurred on Tuesday after King, who had recently ended their troubled relationship, moved on with another man—a decision that Wilkerson reportedly could not accept.
Wilkerson entered the store and, after evading surveillance cameras, confronted King. The store’s cameras captured the chilling moment as he shot her nine times, four of the bullets hitting her in the back, which suggested she may have been attempting to flee or was caught off guard. The store, filled with shocked employees and customers, quickly became a crime scene.
Wilkerson was arrested the following day on charges of capital murder and tampering with physical evidence. Investigators noted that Wilkerson’s violent actions stemmed from a personal dispute, with Wilkerson admitting to police that he felt “disrespected” by King’s decision to end their relationship. His refusal to accept the breakup tragically escalated into murder.
King’s family, devastated by the loss, revealed that she had planned to celebrate her brother’s birthday the day after the killing—a celebration that turned into a mourning of her untimely death. Described as a hardworking and goal-oriented woman, King had clearly communicated to Wilkerson that she no longer wanted to be with him, but he could not let go.
The case has ignited conversations about the importance of workplace safety and the need for better protections against domestic violence, especially in public settings where such personal conflicts can spiral into deadly outcomes. As Wilkerson awaits his day in court, the community remains shaken by the brutal loss of a vibrant young woman whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence rooted in possessiveness and control.
Wilkerson is being held without bond at the county jail, awaiting a court appearance, while King’s family and friends continue to mourn her loss.
