Crime

Teen surrenders to deputies, is charged with murder of 20-year-old in Macon

By Jesse Fraga
A teen surrendered to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old days prior.
A teen surrendered to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old days prior. TNS

A teen is charged with murder in connection with an Aug. 1 shooting in Macon.

Cris Yair Blanco, 17, met investigators at the sheriff’s investigations office Monday to surrender in the case.

Investigators interviewed Blanco regarding the shooting and death of Gabreon Tyrese Harrison, 20, that occurred in a home on Thursday in the 2400 block of Holland Drive, according to a county press release.

Blanco was charged with murder and taken to the Bibb County Jail, where he is held without bond.

The incident is under investigation, and anyone with information was urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 478-751-7500, or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

This story was originally published August 6, 2024 at 10:49 AM.

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