MACON, GEORGIA | PUBLIC SAFETY | November 3, 2026
Quick Take
- Twelve people between 17 and 19 were shot when gunfire broke out at an 18th birthday party at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon.
- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested seven suspects, ages 15 to 24, including one who was also wounded in the shooting.
- Investigators have not released a motive, and the case remains active.
What’s happening?
A mass shooting at a Macon park is drawing fresh attention online as details of the arrests spread on social media. Seven people now face charges in the shootout, which left a dozen young people hurt and two in critical condition.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a large group gathered near the park’s skatepark after hours for a birthday party. Sheriff David Davis said the group had earlier been at an Airbnb in Jones County before moving to the park. A second group arrived, words were exchanged, firearms were displayed, and both sides opened fire.
Where and when?
Deputies responded to Carolyn Crayton Park around 12:06 AM on Sunday, September 27. Shell casings were later marked across the skatepark parking lot.
The victims included five 17-year-old males, four 18-year-old males, two 18-year-old females and one 19-year-old male. Several arrived at the hospital on their own, and one victim did not show up for treatment until later that day. Two were listed in critical but stable condition.
By the Numbers
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| People shot | 12 |
| Victims in critical condition | 2 |
| Suspects arrested | 7 |
| Youngest suspect | 15 |
Who has been charged?
Deputies arrested David Pitts, 24, and Jaquez Bailey, 20, on September 28. Pitts faces 12 counts of aggravated assault as a party to a crime, and Bailey faces 12 counts of aggravated assault. A judge denied bond for both. Prosecutors are also moving to revoke Pitts’ bond in a separate 2023 aggravated assault case.
The next day, deputies arrested Lantonio Hill Jr., 17, and Justin Green, 19, each on 12 counts of aggravated assault, with Green also facing a probation violation. Ahmad Lundy, 15, was charged as an adult with 12 counts of aggravated assault.
Jaylen Williams, 18, who was among those wounded, faces 11 counts of aggravated assault as a party to a crime. Aramis Tucker, 19, became the seventh arrest on October 14 after deputies served a search warrant. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Who feels it most?
Twelve families spent the night at hospitals after what was supposed to be a celebration. Many of the victims are still in high school or just out of it.
The shooting also shook Macon residents who use Carolyn Crayton Park, a popular downtown spot for skaters, walkers and families. By sunrise the next morning, skateboarders were already back at the park, but the incident has renewed concern about large after-hours gatherings in public spaces.
What comes next?
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is active and ongoing. Officials have not said what argument started the confrontation, and they have not ruled out more arrests. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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