In the quiet afternoon of Saturday, November 1, 2025, the close-knit community of Pooler, Georgia was shaken by the tragic death of 48-year-old Montique E. Jenkins, found fatally wounded on Arnold Street. According to the Pooler Police Department, officers were called to a residence around 3:30 p.m., where Jenkins was discovered with at least one gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation, as shared by law-enforcement and the Chatham County Coroner’s Office, unearthed a heartbreaking truth: Jenkins and the suspect were known to one another, and authorities believe the incident was isolated in nature. No ongoing threat is posed to the wider public, officials assured.
While the suspect’s name has not been released, they were taken into custody without incident on the same day of the shooting. Authorities are collaborating closely with the coroner’s office to conduct an autopsy and piece together the events leading up to the fatal encounter.
For Jenkins’s family, friends and neighbors, the loss resonates deeply. Described by loved ones as warm-hearted and full of laughter, she seemed to radiate joy and community wherever she went. Her sudden departure has left a void in the lives of those who knew her and a reminder of how fragile our days can be. Her passing prompted the community to rally—with many reaching out, sharing memories, and urging anyone with information to contact the Pooler Police Department.
Though the investigation remains ongoing and many questions still unanswered, the message is clear: Jenkins’s death was not a random act of violence, but rather a tragic incident occurring between people who knew each other, unfolding in an otherwise peaceful neighborhood. The search for answers continues, and residents are waiting for closure on the “why” behind this loss.
In the days ahead, the pooler police and coroner’s office plan to release more details as the autopsy and investigation progress. Meanwhile, friends recount personal moments: her random acts of kindness, her easy smile, her presence at local events and family gatherings—so many little things that now sit heavy in memory.
In a time marked by heartbreak, the community is reminded of the importance of connection and compassion. Montique Jenkins’s light may have gone out far too soon—but the memories she leaves behind, and the love she gave so freely, persist in the hearts of many.