Crime
26-year-old Keshon Knolton killed after shooting at Green Meadows Townhouses in Macon
A 17-year-old male was also located with a gunshot injury.
Macon, Georgia – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another injured early Sunday morning at the Green Meadows apartment complex on Log Cabin Drive.
The shooting occurred shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the complex and discovered 26-year-old Keshon Knolton unresponsive with gunshot wounds.
A 17-year-old male was also located with a gunshot injury.
Both victims were rushed to a local hospital, where Knolton succumbed to his injuries. The teenager is currently listed in stable condition.
Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is working to piece together the events and determine whether this incident is connected to another shooting that occurred less than 24 hours earlier on the same street.
This marks the second shooting on Log Cabin Drive within a day. On Saturday, December 7, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a woman was shot while decorating her front yard for Christmas. That incident occurred about half a mile away from the Green Meadows apartments.
Authorities are examining whether there is a connection between the two shootings, emphasizing their commitment to community safety.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about either shooting to come forward. Tips can be reported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or anonymously through the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.