UPDATE: Death Investigation on Woodard Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 800 block of Woodard Avenue just after 3:00 a.m. Saturday.
Deputies responded to the intersection of Woodard Avenue and Carnation Street regarding reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located a male subject unresponsive in the roadway. The male later identified as Calvin Thomas Hugley Jr. was pronounced deceased on the scene. According to Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley, the next of kin has been notified.
It was reported that a large gathering of people was at 834 Woodard Avenue, which was discovered to be a “bootleg”. It was reported that several people had a disagreement and gunfire began to be exchanged. Two females and one male were transported to the hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. They are listed in stable condition.
Investigators are working to determine what lead up to the incident.
The above information is preliminary and could change as the investigation progresses.
This incident is still under investigation anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
August 19, 2023
Media Release
Death Investigation on Woodard Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 800 block of Woodard Avenue just after 3:00 a.m. Saturday.
Deputies responded to the intersection of Woodard Avenue and Carnation Street regarding reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located a male subject unresponsive in the roadway. The male was pronounced deceased by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley on the scene. The next of kin has not been notified.
It was reported that a large gathering of people was at 834 Woodard Avenue, which was discovered to be a “bootleg”. It was reported that several people had a disagreement and gunfire began to be exchanged. Two females and one male were transported to the hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. They are listed in stable condition.
Investigators are working to determine what lead up to the incident.
The above information is preliminary and could change as the investigation progresses.
This incident is still under investigation anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.