MACON — A domestic dispute escalated to a fatal shooting early this morning at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting occurred just before 4 a.m., resulting in the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens.
Deputies arrived on the scene after receiving reports of the dispute and heard a gunshot coming from the apartment.
Upon entry, they discovered Owens unresponsive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, she and her boyfriend, 23-year-old Treyvon Deshun Walker, had been arguing when the shooting happened.
Walker fled the scene on foot and is currently at large.
Owens was transported to Atrium Health, where she was later pronounced dead by hospital staff. Coroner Leon Jones has notified her next of kin. No other individuals were injured during the incident.
Walker was last seen wearing a black jacket and black shorts. Authorities consider him armed and dangerous. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.
As the investigation is still ongoing, details could change. Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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👮♂️ 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.
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