Jonathan Mauk: California man, 59, shot dead in a Walmart parking lot while he apologized to his killer
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: A contrite California grandfather tragically met his fate after he was gunned down in a Walmart parking lot while he expressed regret to his suspected killer for causing a minor fender bender.
59-year-old Jonathan Mauk accidentally reversed his Chevrolet Camaro into suspect Shawntece Marie Norton’s car while leaving to meet up with his family, his son revealed to ABC 7.
Mauk was driving through the parking lot, searching for an open spot when Norton was backing out of a parking spot. It was at that time Mauk reportedly struck Norton’s car. “From what witnesses told me, my dad felt responsible. He was the one to blame, so he got out of the car to apologize, and that is when the other person shot him,” his eldest son, Matthew Mauk, told the outlet.
Shawntece Marie Norton shot Jonathan Mauk in the face
According to KTLA, Norton, 37, allegedly shot the grandfather in the face as he stepped out of his car to make amends for the accident. She is accused of fleeing the parking lot after the shooting before getting arrested the following day. Norton has since been charged with murder.
Jonathan Mauk's son revealed that there was 'no real damage' to his father's car
Mauk’s son revealed that there was “no real damage” to his dad’s car when he picked the vehicle up later in the day. “There is a scratch on the fender. There is not a dent, there is no real damage. There is a scratch. That is the extent of the collision that he lost his life over,” Matthew Mauk told the outlet.
Matthew Mauk said his father, who “liked being called Grandpa” because “he loved the title,” only stopped at the store to pick up salt and some soda to make his homemade beef jerky with the family. “I can’t even put into words why that happened or what would go through a person’s mind to make that seem like an acceptable action,” Matthew Mauk said, adding “None of it makes sense.”
Jonathan Mauk is remembered by his loved ones as a friend who could be relied upon
Mauk is remembered by his loved ones as a man who loved his family, a classic car enthusiast, and a friend who could be counted on. “I cried when I found out he got killed,” said Lee Hall, Mauk’s friend and co-worker, told KTLA, adding “That’s what he loved — cars. He probably would have fixed the lady’s car for nothing, but she ended up shooting him.”
Jonathan Mauk's son is determined to get justice for his father's death
“We’ll be there for every single court hearing — anything that has to do with this incident, we’re going to be there,” Mauk said, adding “We’re going to be vocal, we’re going to talk about it.” Norton entered a not guilty plea during her initial court appearance this week, according to the outlet. The killer is due back in court on February 15.
