PALDING COUNTY, Ga. – A man driving a car connected to a murder in Macon was seen in Spalding County before leading a chase into Henry County, where he died. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is now investigating his death and has released additional information.
On August 16, at about 2 p.m., a Spalding County deputy was notified that a car linked to a homicide in Bibb County could be in his area. Just as he received the message, he stated that he observed the car in issue drive past him. The deputy tried a traffic stop, but the motorist allegedly continued, bringing him into Henry County, where other agencies eventually joined the pursuit.
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The pursuit came to a stop when the original deputy attempted a PIT maneuver.
As the deputies and officers approached the automobile, they reported seeing blood on the interior. The driver looked to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officials stated they attempted to provide medical treatment, but the driver was pronounced dead on the site. He was identified as Wayne Fuller, 44, of Macon.
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Neither deputies nor cops were wounded during the encounter.
Fuller’s body was transported to the GBI Crime Lab for autopsy. The GBI will also carry out an independent investigation.