Twelve teenagers were injured in a shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon, Georgia, just after midnight on Sunday, September 27, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were alerted shortly after midnight and learned while responding that multiple gunshot victims were arriving at a local medical facility. The victims include five 17-year-old males, two 18-year-old women, and four other 18-year-olds. One 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition, while the other victims are listed as stable.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation into the shooting and the circumstances surrounding it. No suspect information has been released, and authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of what happened to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or anonymously through Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.
For families here on the Suncoast, the story hits close to home even from across state lines. Public parks are where our kids go to play ball, ride bikes, and hang out with friends after dark. The Macon shooting is a reminder that community vigilance and open communication with teenagers matter, and that tip lines often provide the break investigators need. If you have information about this case, or about any unsolved violence in your own community, make the call.
What would you tell your teenager about staying safe at late-night gatherings? Share your thoughts in the comments.
