A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life after what began as a report of a traffic accident turned into an aggravated assault investigation early Tuesday morning.
Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2300 block of Shurling Drive at 3:33 a.m. after receiving calls about a disabled vehicle that had struck a fire hydrant. What they discovered was far more serious than a simple collision.
Upon arrival, deputies found the young man suffering from a gunshot wound inside the vehicle. Paramedics quickly transported him to a local medical facility, where medical staff report he remains in critical but stable condition.
The investigation is still in its early stages, with authorities working to piece together the events that led to both the shooting and the subsequent crash. Officials haven’t released information about potential suspects or motives behind the attack.
How You Can Help
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. If you witnessed anything suspicious in the area early Tuesday morning or have any relevant information, contact:
- Bibb County Sheriff’s Office: 478-751-7500
- Macon Regional Crime Stoppers: 1-877-68CRIME
Tips can remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
