Macon man shot and killed after attacking a woman with a hammer

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in east Macon that happened around 10:30 Saturday morning.

The shooting occurred in the 800 block of Perry Drive near Jeffersonville Road. Investigators said it was a case of self-defense.

Antraz Burkett, 43, was shot and killed after a verbal altercation with a woman that became physical, according to police. Burkett reportedly struck the woman in the head with a hammer before the husband of the woman shot Burkettr.

The shooting marks the 30th homicide in Macon since the start of 2021 and is the second this week after an 18-year-old was shot and killed at the Majestic Garden Apartments on Wednesday

The Telegraph will update when more information is made available.

This story was originally published June 19, 2021 at 11:32 AM.