A Macon man was killed by deputies late Saturday night after an armed robbery at a gas station convenience store.
According to a news release from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Shamir Deangelo Terry entered the Circle K at 2580 Riverside Dr. and walked up to an employee while pointing a handgun at them.
The release says Terry became frustrated with the employee and fired a shot in the store before taking an undisclosed amount of money and running off in the direction of the Applebee’s on Riverside.
A deputy was driving through the parking lot of Applebee's when a witness flagged them down and told them about the robbery.
After a brief foot chase, Terry pulled out his gun and pointed it towards the responding deputies, who then shot him.
He was taken to the Medical Center, Navicent Health where he later died.
The GBI is investigating the fatal shooting and the Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery.
Anyone with information can call the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.