Crime
Victims Identified in Deadly Mass Shooting at Macon’s Midtown Daiquiri Bar
MACON, Ga. – A deadly shooting at a local bar early Sunday morning has left three people dead and six others injured, marking one of the deadliest incidents in Macon this year, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones.
The shooting occurred just after midnight at Midtown Daiquiri Bar and Grill, located at 4376 Log Cabin Drive, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a press release.
Authorities say 911 calls began flooding in around 12:00 a.m., prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency medical personnel.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered nine people had been shot.
Three victims were later pronounced dead at approximately 1:10 a.m. by the Bibb County Coroner’s Office.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Javonta Faulks, 32
- Jedarrius Meadows Jr., 28
- Javarsia Meadows, 24
The six surviving victims were transported to Atrium Health Navicent, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation, and no suspects have been publicly identified or taken into custody.
Investigators are working to determine what led to the violence inside or around the bar.
Coroner Leon Jones noted that this tragedy marks the deadliest week in Macon so far in 2025, with five homicides reported in three separate incidents.
Prior to this week, the city had recorded four fatal shootings total this year.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this shooting to come forward.
Tips can be submitted to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or anonymously to Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME (27463).
Officials say additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
CHICAGO — A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.