MACON — A 20-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot on Thursday evening.
The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bartlett Street, according to the Bibb Sheriff’s Office.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was walking in the area when shots were fired. He was the only person injured.
Authorities say they are still investigating the incident and have not provided information on the suspect. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Gun Violence:
According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit organization that tracks gun-related incidents in the United States, there were:
In 2020:
- 43,551 total gun-related incidents, including:
- 19,379 gun-related deaths
- 39,707 gun-related injuries
- 612 mass shootings (defined as an incident in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter)
In 2019:
- 39,707 total gun-related incidents, including:
- 15,208 gun-related deaths
- 29,613 gun-related injuries
- 417 mass shootings
These numbers include homicides, suicides, unintentional discharges, and defensive gun use.
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