MACON, Ga. — The teen who was in critical condition after running from deputies and shooting himself was pronounced dead on Friday, according to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, when investigators were at an apartment on Maynard Street, looking for someone connected to another, unrelated case.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said 16-year-old Johntavious Solomon was sitting on the porch and moved a gun from his pocket to his waistband.
When deputies spoke with him, the man ran from the apartment towards Main Street.
He fired a shot at deputies while running away.
The man then ran behind apartment buildings on Main Street and Leaf Street. Once he was behind a building he shot himself.
No shots were fired by deputies during this incident and a taser was not used. The chase was caught on surveillance video at the scene. They are investigating if he accidentally or intentionally shot himself while fleeing.
When deputies caught up with the man, they immediately gave him first aid and contacted emergency services.
When paramedics got there, the man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead two days later. Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone said his body is being sent to the G.B.I. crime lab for an autopsy.
Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 1-478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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