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Multiple People Shot in Macon-Bibb County
Authorities investigating overnight incident that left 3 injured, including a child
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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An overnight shooting in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia left three individuals, including an 18-year-old man, a 24-year-old man, and a 7-year-old boy, injured and hospitalized. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the aggravated assault incident that occurred around 12:04 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Why it matters
Gun violence involving minors is a concerning trend in Macon-Bibb County, which has seen an increase in youth-related crimes in recent years. This latest incident raises further questions about public safety and the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of such violence.
The details
According to authorities, the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center received a call about the shooting at 12:04 a.m. Deputies responded and found the three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were treated by paramedics on scene and transported to a local hospital, where they are currently listed in stable condition. The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division: Violent Crime Unit is investigating the incident.
- The shooting occurred around 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Bibb County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.
18-year-old man
One of the three victims injured in the shooting.
24-year-old man
One of the three victims injured in the shooting.
7-year-old boy
The youngest of the three victims injured in the shooting.
What’s next
The Sheriff's Office has stated that more details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The takeaway
This latest incident of gun violence in Macon-Bibb County, involving multiple victims including a child, underscores the urgent need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of such crimes and improve public safety in the region.
