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Robbery suspect shot dead in Macon
Posted: 01.20.2009 at 10:03 AM
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Macon police shoot and kill restaurant robbery suspect

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(AP) -- A robbery suspect was shot dead and his alleged accomplice was arrested after Macon police said the pair robbed a fast food restaurant.

Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones identified the deceased man as 27-year-old Benjamin Hill of Macon.  Police said Hill robbed a Checkers restaurant Monday morning.  Authorities said the getaway driver, 26-year-old Eric Daniels, was charged with armed robbery.

The officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

(Copyright ©2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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