Child unresponsive in father’s arms after domestic disturbance in Macon. What happened

(This story has been updated)

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office have made two arrests in connection to the death of a child after being called to a domestic disturbance early Wednesday.

Shortly after midnight, deputies responded to a disturbance in the 3000 block of Old Clinton Road after a call was made to Macon-Bibb E-911 Center.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered an injured female who was harmed during a violent physical altercation, they said.

Paramedics responded to the scene to treat the victim for injuries. The victim reported that her daughter’s child had been taken by the man who assaulted her, who was also the child’s father.

The victim was transported to a medical facility for further treatment.

A “BOLO” alert was put out for the subject and a white passenger vehicle that he occupied with another subject.

At approximately 3 a.m. in the 2000 block of Old Clinton Road, the vehicle, child, and father were located.

The 1-year-old female child was found unresponsive while being held by her father.

Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley pronounced the child deceased on the scene. An autopsy will be performed, Miley said.

Two persons of interest were identified and transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigations headquarters for further questioning a later arrested on murder charges.

Akiem Jamal Jordan , 19, of Macon, who is the father of the deceased child, faces charges of murder in connection with his daughter’s death along with three counts of aggravated assault.

Rahem Devar Ferrell, 20, of Macon, is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault.

Both are being held in the Bibb County Jail without bond.

This is still an active investigation and updates will be provided when they are available.

This story was originally published February 14, 2024 at 11:02 AM.