The Price of Violence: Waynesboro Mourns Kennarius Roshawn McBride

The Convenience Store Horror: A Life Extinguished in Public

The Waynesboro community is reeling from a tragedy that shattered the peace of a routine day: the fatal shooting of Kennarius Roshawn McBride. Kennarius was the victim of an act of violence at a local Sunoco gas station on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The shock of the incident is profound—a life violently ended in a place meant for quick stops and casual errands. This brazen act of gun violence in a public space has left the community terrified and heartbroken, turning a place of commerce into a tragic crime scene. The cruel reality is that an act of senseless aggression has stolen a life from its family and left an indelible scar on the heart of Waynesboro, demanding justice and accountability.

A Community’s Grief: The Unfinished Story

Kennarius Roshawn McBride was a valued presence whose life was tragically and prematurely cut short. While authorities focused on the details of the crime, his family and friends are grappling with the immense, personal pain of his loss. Kennarius was more than a victim; he was a son, a friend, and a community member whose memory will be defined by the light he brought into the world. The outpouring of grief on social media and across the community is a clear testament to the impact he had. The violence that took his life has left a void, but the love and memories he created will remain a source of strength. We honor Kennarius by ensuring that the goodness of his life is remembered far more strongly than the tragic, violent manner of his passing.

Seeking Accountability: The Path to Justice

In a critical step toward accountability, the Waynesboro Police Department swiftly identified a suspect, Jaylen Floyd Cox, who later turned himself in to the Burke County Detention Center. While the surrender of the suspect offers a measure of immediate relief to the community, it does not lessen the profound pain of the loss. The legal process will now unfold, seeking to establish the truth of what transpired in those tragic moments at the gas station. The community must stand united in demanding justice for Kennarius Roshawn McBride, ensuring that his death was not in vain. The collective effort of law enforcement and the eventual legal proceedings are the necessary steps to bringing a sense of closure to a town devastated by this shocking, public act of violence.