The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Homicide incident that was reported at around 9:30 a.m., Friday morning.

It was reported that a passerby was walking in the area of Churchill Street and discovered a body under a mattress. The area was covered with debris from illegal dumping. Investigators are following leads and believe that the homicide occurred at a different location. Additional information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

The victim was identified as 26-year-old Amond Rashad Norwood of Macon. Norwood was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Bibb County Coroner. The next of kin has been notified.

This incident is in the early stages of the investigation. If anyone has any information about this incident, they are urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.