In the early hours of April 9, 2024, a sequence of events unfolded in Macon, Georgia, that culminated in the death of 51-year-old David Maynard Morris Jr. The incident took place in the 3800 block of Andrews Drive, where the Bibb County Sheriff's Office was dispatched following a report of a shooting at 1:04 a.m. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound behind a residence. The man, identified as David Maynard Morris Jr., was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 2:00 a.m. by the deputy coroner.
Investigations into the fatal shooting revealed a narrative of a homeowner defending his property. According to the incident report, the homeowner had retreated to his workshop after an argument with his son. While the homeowner was in the workshop's bathroom, three men, one of whom was Morris, allegedly forced their way into the building, brandishing firearms. In response to the intrusion, the homeowner discharged his own weapon, striking Morris just below the neck.
Following the shooting, the two other men who had accompanied Morris attempted to carry him away from the scene but ultimately left him behind as they fled. No other injuries were reported in the incident. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has been actively investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. As of the latest available reports, there have been no arrests made in connection with the death of David Maynard Morris Jr., and no additional suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the details of that fatal night.
