Mugshots of Mark Sexton Jr. (left) and his son Mark Sexton III (right), who were charged in the death of a gas station clerk in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office) A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed during a robbery at a convenience store on June 2 in Johnson City, Tennessee.Two men entered the store and stole money from Tava Woodward at gunpoint.
Woodward, a store clerk at the Roadrunner Market, died at the scene, WJHL-TV in Tennessee reported Wednesday. A father and son, identified as Mark Sexton Jr., 41, and Mark Sexton III, 18, were charged with the murder.
According to WJHL, Sexton III allegedly fired the gunshot. Sexton, Jr. and Sexton III were both charged with first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery, according to WJHL.
Both were arrested on the charges Tuesday. Sexton III was also charged with possession of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony and tampering with evidence.