The Gist: A dispute on Maynard Street in Macon leads to a shooting, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
The Details: Early Sunday, Bibb County deputies rushed to an 800 block address after reports of two women shot following an argument. Both victims were urgently transported to a hospital, where 28-year-old Shantoria Hines was pronounced dead, and Kreo Montgomery, 26, remains in stable condition.
The Big Picture: Violent incidents in residential areas like this underline the broader issue of gun violence plaguing communities nationwide.
What You Can Do: Stay informed, report any information you might have about this incident to authorities, and support community efforts to combat violence.
What’s Next?: The investigation continues as authorities piece together the circumstances leading to the shooting. Updates are expected as more information becomes available.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
- Gun-related injuries: 36,357
- Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
- Gun-related injuries: 38,500
- Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.
💬 Conversation Starters:
- How can communities more effectively address the root causes of gun violence?
- What role can individuals play in supporting families affected by such tragedies?
- What measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future?
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
