Augusta Man Sentenced for Captain D's Murder
A Richmond County jury convicted Ravanell Gomillion of murder for a 2022 shooting inside a local restaurant.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Violence
Ravanell Gomillion has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after a jury found him guilty of the 2022 murder of Eurl Kittles. The conviction follows a four-day trial in Richmond County Superior Court regarding the fatal shooting at an Augusta Captain D's.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe legal consequences for repeat offenders involved in violent crime. Prosecutors successfully classified the defendant as a career criminal due to his history of three prior felony convictions.
Ravanell Gomillion was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, and firearm possession after a four-day trial. Judge Jesse Stone imposed a sentence of life in prison without parole, plus an additional 15 years for the firearm charges.
The players
Ravanell Gomillion
He is the defendant convicted of murdering Eurl Kittles following a series of assaults and a shooting incident.
Eurl Kittles
He was the 42-year-old victim who died after being shot six times at a Captain D's restaurant.
Jesse Stone
He is the Superior Court Judge for Richmond County who presided over the trial and issued the final sentence.
The details
Gomillion entered the Captain D's on Wrightsboro Road, where he assaulted his girlfriend before firing a revolver six times at 42-year-old Eurl Kittles. Investigators determined that the shooting was fueled by the defendant's jealousy, anger, and cocaine use.
Timeline
June 14, 2022: Eurl Kittles was killed inside the restaurant.
June 15, 2022: Authorities identified Ravanell Gomillion as a suspect.
July 2022: Gomillion was taken into police custody.
October 5, 2026: The four-day trial against the defendant began.
October 8, 2026: The jury delivered the guilty verdict.
Legal Context
This sentencing reflects the rigid application of state laws targeting career criminals with multiple felony records. It follows the pattern of local judicial efforts to remove repeat violent offenders from the community through life sentences.
The resolution of this case closes a violent chapter for local residents and employees who witnessed the incident at the Wrightsboro Road restaurant. The life sentence ensures that the defendant will not pose a future threat to the public in the Augusta area.
The takeaway
The court's decision highlights the critical impact of prior criminal history on sentencing severity for violent offenses. Residents are reminded that local law enforcement agencies maintain resources to address violent threats to community safety.
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