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
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.