The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault that was reported to have occurred in the 1200 block of Dewey St. The incident took place on July 7, 2021 at 1:07 p.m.
According to witnesses, there was an altercation between two individuals. During the altercation, one individual was shot by gunfire.
The wounded male, 19-year-old Marquez Card, was transported to the Atrium Health Navicent for treatment of a gunshot wound. Card later died of his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Bibb County Coroner’s Office at 3:03 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
According to the Bibb County Coroner’s Office, the next of kin has been notified.
*The original release is attached to this media release.
This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has any information about this incident, they are urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Original Release
July 7, 2021
Aggravated Assault Investigation at Dewey Street
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident that was reported to have occurred in the 1200 block of Dewey St. at 1:07 p.m.
It was reported there was an altercation between individuals. During the altercation, one individual was shot by gunfire.
The wounded male was transported to the Atrium Health Navicent for treatment of a gunshot wound. He is listed to be in critical condition.
Another male, involved in the shooting, fled the scene in an unknown direction.
No one else was reported injured during this incident.
If anyone has any information about this incident, they are urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.