In the quiet neighborhood of North Macon, the evening of January 20, 2020, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Outside a home at 771 Oak Hill Court, a resident discovered a man lying on the front lawn, having been shot multiple times. The victim was identified as 37-year-old Michael Alvin Lewis of Macon. Despite the quick response of neighbors who called 911, Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene.
This tragic event marked the first homicide of the year in Macon-Bibb County.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office immediately launched a homicide investigation into the death of Michael Lewis, who was known by friends as a chef at several downtown Macon restaurants and a lover of local music. In the weeks following the shooting, investigators identified a person of interest they wished to question: 27-year-old Quinterious Javon Byrd, also of Macon. Authorities released Byrd's photograph to the public, asking for assistance in locating him and noting that he was known to frequent the east Macon area.
Despite the public plea for information, years have passed, and the case of Michael Alvin Lewis's murder remains unsolved. His father, Alvin Lewis, continues to grieve and fears that his son's case has gone cold, a sentiment magnified by the fact that the killer has not been brought to justice. He believes that potential witnesses are remaining silent, hindering the investigation's progress. While the Bibb County Sheriff's Office maintains that the investigation is not a cold case and has had recent developments, the family still waits for answers and for someone to be held accountable for the loss of their loved one.
