Macon was shot after an attempted armed robbery of a fast food restaurant in Niles, and was fatally shot while attempting to flee from police. The county prosecutor ruled the shooting justified.
Victim's Name: Eddie Macon Jr.
Agency Responsible: Niles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 2, 2014
County: Berrien
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban