Peter F. Taylor Jr., a 70-year-old male, was at his home on the 2800 block of Century Place in east Macon, Georgia, on the night of December 27, 2021, when he was struck by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting. He was transported to Atrium Health Navicent in critical condition after being shot in the head.
Sadly, Mr. Taylor passed away from his injuries on December 29, 2021. Friends and acquaintances remembered him as a respected and energetic individual who had served as the president of the Central Georgia Labor Council, where he advocated for improved working conditions. His death was a significant loss to the community and highlighted a troubling string of drive-by shootings that had victimized elderly residents in the area.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office opened a homicide investigation into the shooting of Peter F. Taylor Jr., and at the time, they urged anyone with information to come forward. However, publically available information does not indicate that any arrests have been made in connection with his death. The investigation was reported as ongoing, but there have been no subsequent announcements identifying a suspect or suspects in the case.
