A tragic shooting late Tuesday night claimed the life of a young man at a Macon motel, according to the Bibb County Coroner’s Office. The deadly incident unfolded at the Economy Hotel on Pio Nono Avenue, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving investigators searching for answers about what led to the violence.
Authorities said a 911 call reporting a shooting came in shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Economy Hotel, located at 4295 Pio Nono Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man lying in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. The area was quickly secured as emergency crews rushed to help.
Paramedics provided medical aid at the scene before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at around 8 p.m., Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirmed. The loss marked another painful reminder of the toll gun violence continues to take on families and neighborhoods across the area.
The victim was later identified as Travon Maurice Harden, a Macon man. Coroner Jones said Harden was 25 years old, while deputies listed his age as 26. Authorities have not addressed the discrepancy but confirmed Harden’s identity. By 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Harden’s family had been notified of his death by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators spent several hours at the motel Tuesday night and into the evening, collecting evidence and speaking with possible witnesses. As of now, officials have not released details about a suspect or what may have led up to the shooting. The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active and ongoing, and detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly encounter.
The shooting has raised renewed concerns about safety at local motels and the impact of violent crime in Macon. Community members are mourning the loss of a young life cut short, while loved ones are left to cope with sudden grief. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, saying even small tips could help bring justice and closure in this heartbreaking case.
