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UPDATED Aug 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
LA Man Convicted in 2018 Trader Joe’s Hostage Shooting
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Gene Evin Atkins convicted of second-degree murder for 2018 fatal shooting of a Trader Joe’s manager in Silver Lake.
WHO: Gene Evin Atkins, 36; Melyda Corado (victim); Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman
WHAT: Atkins was found guilty of second-degree murder tied to a 2018 Trader Joe’s shooting where he held shoppers hostage during a police shootout.
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET
WHERE: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Atkins’ deadly and reckless actions during the hostage situation and shootout led to the death of Melyda Corado.
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