The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in a parking lot near the Midtown Daiquiri Bar & Grill, located at 4376 Log Cabin Drive. The incident occurred at around 11:26 p.m.

According to witness statements, 25-year-old Devontae Tennyson and private security guards employed by the Midtown Daiquiri Bar & Grill got into an argument in the parking lot. During the argument gunfire was exchanged. Tennyson was shot during the incident.

Tennyson was transported to the Navicent hospital by ambulance. Tennyson was pronounced deceased at around 12:18 a.m., according to Coroner Leon Jones. The next of kin has been notified.

During the course of the investigation, 24-year-old security guard Donavon Scott-Sinclair of Fort Valley, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Devontae Tennyson. Scott-Sinclair is currently being held in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, without bond, for the charge of Murder.

This incident is still being investigated. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.