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.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.