On the evening of December 23, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred at the Economy Hotel located at 4295 Pio Nono Avenue in south Macon, Georgia. Emergency responders, including deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters, and paramedics, rushed to the scene following a 911 call placed shortly before 7:30 p.m. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered a victim in the motel parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.
The injured individual was quickly transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment, but despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead around 8:00 p.m.
The victim was identified as Travon Maurice Harden, a 26-year-old male resident of Macon. Following the confirmation of his passing, officials notified his next of kin late that same night. Law enforcement officers secured the scene to collect evidence and interview potential witnesses, finding no other injured parties at the location. During the search of the area, deputies recovered a purple-colored firearm and a bullet magazine, images of which were later released to the public in an effort to gather more information about the incident.
As of the immediate aftermath, investigators had not announced any specific arrests or named suspects in connection with the homicide. The inquiry remained in its preliminary stages with detectives working to piece together the events leading up to the violence. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office appealed to the community for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting or those involved to contact authorities or submit anonymous tips through the regional crime stoppers program.
