Columbus Mother Killed in Domestic Violence Incident in Front of Children

28-year-old Lexus Antrom shot and killed by husband Kevawn Davenport, who was charged with murder

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A 28-year-old Columbus, Georgia mother named Lexus Antrom was shot and killed by her husband Kevawn Davenport in front of their two young sons, ages 7 and 13. Davenport was charged with murder the following day. Antrom's mother, Tunisia Seals, described her daughter as a caring and loving mother who dreamed of becoming an actress. Seals said domestic violence has impacted her family before, and she feels guilty that she was unable to intervene to help defuse the situation.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families, especially when children are present. It also raises questions about warning signs, resources for victims, and how communities can better support those affected by domestic abuse.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call about a shooting on Gardiner Drive in Columbus around 4 a.m. on February 12th. They found Lexus Antrom unresponsive after being shot, and her husband Kevawn Davenport also had a gunshot wound. Davenport was charged with murder the next day.

  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on February 12, 2026.
  • Kevawn Davenport was charged with murder the following day, on February 13, 2026.

The players

Lexus Antrom

A 28-year-old Columbus mother who was shot and killed by her husband in front of their two young sons.

Kevawn Davenport

Lexus Antrom's husband, who was charged with her murder the day after the incident.

Tunisia Seals

Lexus Antrom's mother, who described her daughter as a caring and loving mother who dreamed of becoming an actress.

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What they’re saying

“Her dream was to be an actress. I just talked to her a couple days ago we were making plans to go on a family trip.”

— Tunisia Seals, Lexus Antrom's mother (wtvm.com)

“She was a giver she loved her children she loved us she loved her brothers I would call her when I get mad at her brothers. Her brothers would call her to vent about me.”

— Tunisia Seals, Lexus Antrom's mother (wtvm.com)

“It's okay to leave it really is it's okay to leave because if you don't leave you can end up like my daughter and like my mother.”

— Tunisia Seals, Lexus Antrom's mother (wtvm.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Kevawn Davenport's bail at a hearing on February 24, 2026.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for greater awareness, resources, and support for victims of domestic violence, especially when children are involved. It serves as a somber reminder that leaving an abusive relationship, though difficult, can be a matter of life and death.