Crime

Man arrested, woman in critical condition after shooting in Macon house

Bibb County deputies say a woman was injured in a domestic shooting on Westminster Drive in Macon on May 5, 2026.
Bibb County deputies say a woman was injured in a domestic shooting on Westminster Drive in Macon on May 5, 2026. File Photo

A man was charged in a shooting on Westminster Drive in Macon on Tuesday that left a woman in critical condition, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Anthony Allen, 29, was accused of shooting a 24-year-old woman in a domestic dispute, according to the Tuesday news release. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. at a residence in the 1500 block of Westminster Drive.

Deputies arrived at the scene to find the victim with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she is listed in critical condition, the news release said.

The sheriff’s office did not confirm any changes to her condition on Wednesday.

Allen was was charged with aggravated assault, family violence and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to the news release.

He is being held without bond.

Deputies urged anyone with information to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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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