Crime & Safety
Bibb County, GA Shooting: Woman Killed, Road Closed Monday Oct 19
Macon, GA – A 22 year old woman is dead and a 21 year old man has been hospitalized following a shooting Monday evening in Macon, prompting a death investigation and a road closure along Pio Nono Aven
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-10-19T23:39:06.907Z
Macon, GA – A 22 year old woman is dead and a 21 year old man has been hospitalized following a shooting Monday evening in Macon, prompting a death investigation and a road closure along Pio Nono Avenue.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff 's Office, the shooting was reported to the Macon Bibb Emergency 911 Center at approximately 5:31 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. Deputies responded to the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue after receiving reports of a person being shot.
When deputies arrived, they discovered a 22 year old woman unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Authorities confirmed the woman had died from her injuries before emergency responders could provide lifesaving assistance.
Deputies also located a 21 year old man suffering from what appeared to be a self inflicted gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to a local medical facility for treatment.
His condition has not been released.
Deputy Coroner Luann Stone responded to the scene and officially pronounced the woman dead. Authorities have not released the identities of either individual involved.
Pio Nono Avenue Closed During Investigation
The sheriff's office confirmed that Pio Nono Avenue was blocked between Hillcrest Avenue and Suwanee Avenue as investigators examined the scene.
Drivers traveling through the area Monday evening should anticipate potential disruptions and consider alternate routes until authorities confirm the roadway has reopened.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division is working to determine what led to the shooting. Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No other injuries have been reported.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478 751 7500 or Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 1 877 68CRIME .