A jury has reached a verdict in the case of Gene Evin Atkins, charged with murder and 40 counts in the death of Trader Joe's manager Melyda Corado during a 2018 Silver Lake standoff. - Atkins faces charges including murder, attempted murder, assault on a peace officer, and 25 counts of false imprisonment.
- Prosecutors allege Atkins shot his grandmother and girlfriend, fired at police, and held hostages inside the store. - The verdict is set to be read Tuesday afternoon.
The case stems from a 2018 incident where Atkins fled police and entered a Trader Joe's, leading to a standoff that resulted in Corado's death.