Man wanted after allegedly firing at Macon homeowner who saw him breaking in, cops say

A man accused of firing at a shotgun-toting homeowner who surprised him trying to break into his home earlier this week is sought by Bibb County sheriff’s deputies.

De’Vontae Carswell, 23, of Stockbridge, allegedly fired two shots at the homeowner as he ran away from the residence in the 700 block of Wimbish Road about 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to a sheriff’s office news release.

After he heard a noise at the back of this residence, the homeowner came outside to investigate armed with a shotgun. He encountered Carswell trying to break into the back of his home and fired a shot in the air. That’s when Carswell allegedly started to flee while firing at the homeowner, the release said.

No one was hurt during the episode.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Carswell is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

This story was originally published March 6, 2020 at 8:16 AM with the headline "Man wanted after allegedly firing at Macon homeowner who saw him breaking in, cops say."