DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The suspect accused of killing a DeKalb County grocery store cashier over a face mask was set to make his first appearance in court Thursday afternoon but the hearing will have to be rescheduled, according to the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County.
Victor Lee Tucker Jr., 30, is still in the hospital as of 11 a.m. Thursday. Tucker was set to make his first court appearance at 1 p.m.
Tucker has a history of misdemeanor charges. He now faces malice murder in the death of Laquitta Willis, a 41-year-old grocery store clerk, and aggravated assault with intent to murder after a second cashier was grazed by a bullet.
Tucker also faces aggravated assault against 54-year-old Danny Jordan, who was working, off-duty, as the supermarket’s security officer.
Jordan was hospitalized after being shot twice, when he exchanged gunfire with Tucker.
Wednesday night a private vigil was held at Big Bear Grocery store to honor Willis.
There will also be a public vigil at Big Bear Grocery store Thursday at 7 p.m.
11Alive will continue to bring you the latest developments on the suspected gunman Victor Lee Tucker Jr. as he appears in court.