GA: Valdosta - Man Shoots Victim, Threatens Store Employee, is Shot, Killed by Employee

Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to the store to investigate the incident. Through investigation and evidence collected at the scene, which included video surveillance, the investigation revealed that the 53-year-old male was outside the store drinking alcohol and carrying a handgun. This male got into an altercation with the 38-year-old victim when he pulled the gun and began shooting at the victim. The victim ran from the store, but the 53-year-old continued to shoot at him while he was running.

The employee inside the store heard the gunshots and ran behind the counter to find cover, while attempting to activate the door locks. The 53-year-old came inside the store, yelling at the clerk in a threatening manner, demanding the surveillance video, while holding the firearm. His actions put the clerk in fear for his life, resulting in him pulling his firearm and shooting the male to stop the threat.

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