The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred within the 3200 block of Houston Avenue. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 9:25 p.m., Monday evening.
Deputies responded to the scene and observed 44-year-old Tavores Maurice Pearson of Macon, suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a medical facility for treatment. He would later succumb to his injury. Deputy Coroner Richard Robinson pronounced Pearson deceased. According to medical staff, the next of kin has been notified.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Media Release
January 15, 2024
Aggravated Assault on Houston Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the local strip mall within the 3200 block of Houston Avenue. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 9:25 p.m., Monday evening.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene and observed a 44-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a medical facility for treatment. He is listed in critical condition. No one else was injured during the incident.
The information provided is preliminary and could change as the investigation progresses. Additional information will be provided once it becomes available.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.