Macon Woman Killed in Shooting on Pio Nono Avenue; Man Found With Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
MACON, Ga. – A 22-year-old woman was shot and killed Monday evening, October 19, 2026, near the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue in Macon, while a 21-year-old man was found at the scene suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
The woman was identified as Soraya Kiara Woodley, 22, of Macon. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 21-year-old man was transported to a local hospital, where medical staff reported that he was in stable condition.
Deputies Respond to Shooting Near Pio Nono and Hillcrest Avenues
The shooting was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at approximately 5:31 p.m. Monday.
Bibb County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 800 block of Pio Nono Avenue, near its intersection with Hillcrest Avenue, following a report that someone had been shot.
When deputies arrived, they discovered Woodley unresponsive with a gunshot wound.
Deputies also found a 21-year-old man suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel responded and transported the man to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
According to the sheriff’s office, hospital staff reported that the man was in stable condition.
Victim Pronounced Dead at Scene
Bibb County Deputy Coroner Luann Stone responded to the shooting and pronounced Woodley dead at the scene.
Stone also notified Woodley’s next of kin.
Authorities reported no additional injuries.
The sheriff’s office has not released the identity of the injured man or explained the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Investigators have also not publicly confirmed the relationship, if any, between Woodley and the injured man.
Criminal Investigation Division Investigating Fatal Shooting
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is actively investigating the incident.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or criminal charges in connection with the shooting.
Pio Nono Avenue, which was temporarily affected by the investigation, has since reopened to traffic.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about what occurred to contact law enforcement.
Anyone With Information Asked to Contact Investigators
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.
Tips can also be provided to Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME (1-877-682-7463).
The investigation remains ongoing.
