ATHENS, Ga. — A former University of Georgia wide receiver will spend 30 years in federal prison after he was convicted last year for crimes committed in connection to a deadly Oconee County gas station robbery.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Macon said Ahkil Crumpton, 26, was given 20 years in prison for interference with commerce by attempted robbery and 10 years from false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
Crumpton still faces state murder charges in the March 2021 killing of 23-year-old Elijah Wood, a RaceTrac worker who was shot and killed during a robbery attempt.
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“Ahkil Crumpton’s violent crime ended Elijah Wood’s young life and has been the cause of immeasurable pain to many people in the Oconee County community and beyond,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary in a statement. “Local, state and federal agencies have worked tirelessly to seek justice on behalf of Elijah. Our hope is the conclusion of the federal case offers some peace for all those who have been affected by this tragedy.”
The U.S. Attorney's Office lays out how Crumpton was allegedly seen on surveillance video coming up to Wood, working behind the counter, as he wore a face covering, dark clothing and football gloves.
"Crumpton pointed a Glock 19 pistol with a weapon mounted light at Wood, firing one round at close range towards Wood, striking him in the chest. Wood’s girlfriend testified at trial that she was on a FaceTime call with Wood at the time," a release said. "Crumpton ran out of the store without taking any money or merchandise. Wood died at the scene. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) located one 9mm shell casing from the counter between two of the cash registers."
Crumpton was arrested in Philadelphia almost a year to the day after Wood's killing, and several months after allegedly killing another man during an armed robbery attempt in Philadelphia.
At the time of his federal conviction, there was still no trial date set for the state murder charges. Crumpton remains held at the Athens-Clarke County Jail, records show with a hold from U.S. Marshals.
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