A heated conversation about boxing outside a Macon nightclub ended in gunfire when a card dealer shot a security guard in the face over a cell phone, resulting in a life sentence for murder.
Andrew Mullis, 23, was convicted of murdering 42-year-old security guard Dedrick Lamont Bulls and sentenced to life in prison plus five consecutive years. On January 7, 2026, a Bibb County jury found Mullis guilty on all four counts: Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
The incident occurred on December 12, 2022, at the Full House Tavern Nightclub, located at 3709 Bloomfield Road in Macon. Mullis, who worked as a card dealer at the establishment, had been told to leave after drinking too much that night. Instead, Mullis lingered outside the building, continuing to drink and socialize with staff and patrons.
Bulls was discussing boxing with his nephew when Mullis intervened, claiming his brother was also a boxer. After being dismissed, Mullis called his brother, a known acquaintance of Bulls, and tried to engage him in a conversation about boxing skills. Bulls approached Mullis and reached for the phone, intending to speak to the brother. Mullis abruptly snatched his phone away and drew a firearm. Bulls, seemingly confused by the display of the weapon, struck the phone out of Mullis’s hand. Mullis immediately raised the firearm and shot Bulls in the face. Bulls died from his injuries five days later.
During an immunity hearing in April 2024, Mullis initially testified that he acted in fear for his life due to constant threats and bullying from tavern staff that night. At trial, his testimony shifted, claiming he felt threatened only in that specific moment. However, evidence presented at trial contradicted both claims. Trial witnesses confirmed that neither Bulls nor anyone else at the nightclub was aggressive toward Mullis.
“Mr. Mullis spent hours socializing peacefully with the victim, only to pull a gun and shoot him in the face over a trivial dispute. This senseless act of violence took a father, a friend, and a valued member of our community. The jury’s verdict and this life sentence reflect the gravity of his crime and our commitment to holding violent offenders accountable.” said District Attorney Anita Howard.
The prosecution team was led by Assistant Deputy Chief Jeremy B. Johnson and Assistant Deputy Chief Alveta Watkins. We would like to specially thank Sgt. Tony Moss of the Bibb County Sheriff’s office for his thorough investigation which included identifying critical witnesses and essential evidence.
