A Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of killing his girlfriend by firing into her motel room and entering through a shattered window before firing more shots and then fleeing.
Antonio Robert Watson, 38, was found guilty on November 5 of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, home invasion and several other charges in the death of 30-year-old Shalileha Alford.
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction, adding that Watson received life behind bars plus 20 years.
Motel shooting
Antonio Robert Watson allegedly entered Shalileha Alford’s motel room through a shattered window. BY: UNSPLASH
The case stemmed from a 2025 attack at a Motel 6 extended-stay property on Crescent Centre Boulevard in Tucker…