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.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.