Crime

Macon man shot in the chest now in stable condition. Shooter still on the run

Montago Javon Mann
Montago Javon Mann

The condition of Macon man who was shot in the chest near Payne City early Saturday has improved.

Investigators continued to look Sunday for Montago Javon Mann, 27, in connection with the shooting of 28-year-old John Willie Ellison, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Ellison was in stable condition Sunday night, said Bibb County sheriff’s Lt. Sean DeFoe.

Witnesses told deputies that the shooter fled toward Mumford Road after firing one or more shots in the 3600 block of Case Street at 12:45 a.m. Saturday.

The shooting remains under investigation, DeFoe said.

Anyone with information about Mann’s whereabouts is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 478-751-7500, or call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

This story was originally published July 21, 2018 at 4:37 PM.

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