Grand Jury Indicted Macon Man on 13 Felony Charges
DelmarTavaris Eugene Black faces murder and assault charges following a 2026 shooting in Macon.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Crime — General
A Bibb County grand jury indicted 35-year-old DelmarTavaris Eugene Black on September 1, 2026, on 13 felony charges. The indictment follows the June 2026 shooting of 33-year-old Teagan Jones, who died from her injuries five days after the incident.
Why it matters
The charges against Black were upgraded to include murder after the victim succumbed to injuries sustained during the initial altercation at a Circle K. The legal process highlights the escalation of law enforcement response following a violent crime.
Black faces 13 felony charges including two counts of felony murder and three counts of aggravated assault. He remains in custody following an arrest that required a standoff and law enforcement intervention.
The players
DelmarTavaris Eugene Black
He is the 35-year-old suspect currently facing 13 felony charges, including malice murder and aggravated assault, for his role in the 2026 shooting.
Teagan Jones
She was a 33-year-old victim who died five days after being shot at a Circle K in Macon in June 2026.
The details
The incident began on June 7 at a Circle K on Mercer University Drive, where Black allegedly shot Jones. Following a vehicle pursuit, authorities utilized a PIT maneuver and a multi-unit standoff involving SWAT, Hostage Negotiations, and the Bomb Squad to apprehend him.
Timeline
The shooting occurred at a Circle K on June 7, 2026.
Teagan Jones died from her injuries on June 12, 2026.
A grand jury issued the indictment against Black on September 1, 2026.
Legal Context
The indictment follows established procedural norms for prosecuting violent felonies in Bibb County. The case mirrors standard legal workflows where initial assault charges are elevated to murder counts following a victim fatality.
The resolution of this case follows a significant police response involving specialized units like SWAT and the Bomb Squad to ensure public safety during the suspect's apprehension. Residents can monitor court proceedings for future updates on the trial and legal outcomes.
The takeaway
The formal indictment marks a transition from the initial law enforcement response to the formal judicial phase of the case. Victims of similar violent crimes in the area are encouraged to engage with local district attorney resources for support throughout the trial process.
Further reading
For more on local judicial proceedings, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WGXA.
