BWEL Supervisor Escapes Major Charges in Marion Jones Shooting

Tonight, there’s a major update in a case that once gripped the city with fear. Shevaughn Anthony Gotoy, a BWEL supervisor, is no longer facing several serious criminal charges stemming from a chaotic shooting at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex earlier this year. Back on January thirty-first, a football game turned tragic when gunfire erupted, leaving three people injured and one man dead. Gotoy, now thirty, was accused of pulling out his licensed firearm and firing shots after allegedly being shot at first. The incident caused widespread panic among spectators. Fast forward to today, Gotoy appeared in court before Magistrate Mannon Dennison for the continuation of his case. He was unrepresented, but he got some unexpected good news: the court officially withdrew several of the most serious charges against him. What’s left? Just two counts of grievous harm related to the injuries of John Grinage and Kameron Williams. The decision came after the court received a memorandum dated August twenty-second, instructing that all other charges be dropped and that the case proceed summarily on the remaining two. To recap, Gotoy was initially slapped with eight charges, including attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm, and wounding. These charges were tied to the shooting of Grinage, Williams, and Gerson Mena. However, no charges were ever filed in connection with the death of Brandon Baptist, the thirty-nine-year-old who died that night, and to date, no one has been held accountable for his death. Police reports say the shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. during a football match. An argument broke out among a group of men, and moments later, gunshots rang out. Baptist, Grinage, and Williams were all hit and rushed to the KHMH. Baptist was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Following the incident, Gotoy turned himself in to police on February second, accompanied by his attorney. He also surrendered his licensed firearm, which was sent for forensic analysis. During questioning, Gotoy admitted to firing at Baptist, claiming it was in self-defense. Despite the gravity of the situation, the court has now narrowed the case down to just two charges. Gotoy is expected back in court on January twelfth, 2026, when his trial will begin.