Dominique Goodman—Killed By A Manager For Answering His Daughter’s Call For Help

The heart of the Georgia community is broken and utterly outraged by the senseless, brutal murder of Dominique Goodman. This devoted father was tragically shot and killed outside the Bojangles restaurant on Roosevelt Highway on Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2025. Dominique Goodman’s final, heroic act on this earth was to rush to the side of his teenage daughter, who had called him for help after an alleged dispute with the store manager. He was murdered for being a father, for answering the most basic, protective instinct—a truth so cruel it has left his entire family and community shattered.

The Call Every Parent Must Answer: A Life Stolen By Malice

The circumstances of Dominique Goodman’s death are an unparalleled tragedy. When his teenage daughter, an employee, called her father in distress, Dominique—like any loving parent—immediately came to her aid. The manager, identified as Maurice Nolan Evans, was allegedly waiting for him in the parking lot. The argument that ensued escalated into a fatal shooting, transforming a simple act of parental love into a horrific crime scene. This premeditated act of violence did not just take a life; it stole a man who died defending his child from a position of authority, proving his devotion with his final breath.

The Cruelty of Timing: Holidays Without Dad

As his family navigates this unbearable grief, the cruelty of the timing only magnifies their pain. The murder occurred just weeks before Christmas, a time meant for family, joy, and celebration. Now, Dominique Goodman’s children and loved ones face the agonizing reality of spending the holidays—and every day thereafter—without their father, brother, and son. A relative powerfully articulated this sorrow: “Here come Christmas… now you got to spend the holidays without your dad.” The perpetrator’s actions have not only destroyed Dominique’s life but have permanently scarred his family, replacing holiday cheer with profound, unrelenting sorrow.

Justice for Dominique: Honoring His Devotion

We extend our deepest, most solemn sympathies to the family of Dominique Goodman. While an arrest has been made, the fight for full justice must continue. We must honor this devoted father by ensuring his children are supported through this unimaginable crisis. Dominique’s legacy is one of unwavering love and protection, and his memory demands that his life—a life lost while performing an act of pure devotion—be permanently marked by the fierce love he showed until the very end.