Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators identified and charged an individual in connection with the homicide of Antonio Mason that occurred Thursday morning on Woodliff Street.
It was reported that investigators contacted the family members of 36-Michael Jerome Maxwell and stated that they needed to speak with him about the homicide investigation. Maxwell turned himself over to investigators at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Annex Thursday afternoon.
After interviewing Maxwell about the incident, Maxwell was transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center for the charge of Murder. Maxwell is being held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Complex, without bond.
*The original media release is attached below.
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 Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
*Original Media Release
September 23, 2021
Fatal Shooting Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the 1800 block of Woodliff Street. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at 12:27 a.m. It was reported that 39-year-old Antonio Mason was shot and transported to the Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance. Mason was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone, the next of kin has been notified.
This incident is under investigation. No further information is available at this time. 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 Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.