Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested 17-year-old Marcello Morvon Williams, in connection to the death of 21-year-old Eric Payton Thomas Jr., that occurred on June 16, 2023. Williams was arrested on warrants for murder on June 20,2023. Williams was detained and transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Williams does not have a bond at this time.
This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Media Release
June 16, 2023
Death Investigation on Montpelier Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in the parking lot of 2241 Montpelier Avenuue. The incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 7:49 pm on Friday.
It was reported that 21-year-old Eric Payton Thomas Jr. was found inside his vehicle in the parking lot. Thomas was found to be fatally wounded by gunfire. Thomas was pronounced at the scene by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley.
The circumstances surrounding the incident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.