Man Dies After Shooting at South Macon Residence, Person of Interest Questioned

MACON, Ga. — A man has died after a shooting at a residence in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident was reported around 8:24 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2026, when deputies were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Canary Lane following a call of a person shot.

Upon arrival, deputies found a 41-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities said deputies immediately began lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Investigators said a person of interest was located at the scene and transported to the Criminal Investigation Division for questioning.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.