Crime

16-year-old girl shot in chest over the weekend, Bibb County deputies say

A 16-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound in her chest early Saturday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Pittman Street for a report of a person shot just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. They found out the teenager was shot, but she was transported to a medical facility in a personal vehicle.

The victim was treated for the injuries and was in stable condition, the sheriff’s office said Monday.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or contact the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

This story was originally published November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM.

Alba Rosa
The Telegraph
Alba Rosa, from Puerto Rico, is a local courts reporter for The Telegraph in Macon, Georgia. She studied journalism at Florida International University in Miami, Florida where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2023. Other than journalism, she likes to make art, write and produce music and delve into the fashion world.
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