Stone Mountain, Georgia



From the Atlanta's WXIA11.com of June 14, 2004

Armored Car Heist Deadly for Crook



An armored car security guard shot and killed a man after an armed heist outside of a Kroger store on North Hairston Drive in Stone Mountain, Ga., Monday.



The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Damion Edward Jennings of Lithonia, confronted the drivers as they exited the Kroger with bags full of money, police said. Jennings, who had a weapon, grabbed the cash and ran to the back of the Hairston Village Shopping Center.



Two armored car employees chased the man, who jumped onto a bicycle. According to the guards, the man pulled out his gun while trying to make his escape. One of the guards opened fire.



Jennings was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. The guards will likely not face charges, according to police.



"They were confronted by a man with a weapon who had just robbed them and they have a right to defend their lives and that's what they did," said Sgt. Pat White.