Macon, GA – A death investigation is underway in Macon after an 18-year-old man was found fatally shot Wednesday morning on Shurling Drive, prompting deputies to seek the public’s help as the case remains active.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the call came into the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday regarding a report of a person shot in the 1900 block of Shurling Drive. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered an 18-year-old male unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound.
Deputy Coroner Luann Stone confirmed the victim, identified as Dekerrio Jamontez Cobb, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities stated that the victim’s next of kin has been notified.
Investigators have not released details about what led up to the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Later Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office issued an additional media release asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to the death investigation. Authorities say the incident occurred at the same Shurling Drive location and time, and an image obtained from a nearby business surveillance system has been released to aid the investigation.
Anyone who recognizes the individual shown, knows their identity or whereabouts, or has information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Officials say additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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