Accused gunman surrenders in fatal shooting that killed Kareem Mano over a cellphone
Investigtors have arrested a suspect in Thursday’s fatal shooting of Kareem Mano at a Bloomfield market.
De’Andre Malik Thomas turned himself in Friday in connection with the killing that happened just after 3:20 p.m. at the USA Grocery at 2590 Rocky Creek Road.
Mano was shot multiple times as he ran away from Thomas.
Thomas met Mano in the parking lot to discuss a cellphone transaction between Thomas and the sister of Mano’s girlfriend, who said the iPhone was locked and demanded her money back.
They talked for a couple of minutes in a heated conversation that led to Mano drawing a large handgun from his pants, then putting it away.
A short time later, Thomas allegedly drew his gun and started firing, chasing Mano, who fell near the gas pumps.
Anyone with information is urged to call tjhe Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 877-68-CRIME.
Liz Fabian: 478-744-4303, @liz_lines
This story was originally published February 24, 2017 at 4:55 AM with the headline "Accused gunman surrenders in fatal shooting that killed Kareem Mano over a cellphone."