Macon Police Search For Leads After Man Is Shot

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday, Macon police responded to a call in reference to a person shot at 297 Pansy Avenue, just before 8P.M.

Upon arrival, the victim was laying in the front yard where residents stood. According to a news release, those surrounding the scene were not willing to provide investigators with information on the incident.

33-year-old Joblice “J-bone” Jones was transported to the Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the upper leg, near the groin.

Police believe the shooting occurred in response to a previous altercation.

MPD is searching for a champagne or silver 4-door Honda Civic with a North Carolina tag.

The vehicle was occupied by two or three African American males whose faces were covered with bandanas and were wearing all black.

If you have any information on this incident, call MPD at 751-7500 or Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME.