UPDATE: One of the three people shot on Cherry Avenue dies

UPDATE: On Thursday, October 14, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released information concerning the condition of one of the victims of the Cherry Avenue shooting. According to the BCSO, 46 year-old Percy Welch Jr. of Macon was pronounced dead at Atrium Health Navicent hospital. Chief Coroner Leon Jones has notified the next of kin.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault that occurred at the 3800 block of Cherry Avenue, at around 9:48 p.m. on Sunday night.

It was reported that 3 individuals were shot while in the backyard of a residence on Cherry Avenue. They were transported to Atrium Health Navicent by Ambulance.

The first victim is 46-year-old Percy Welch Jr. He is listed in critical condition.

The second victim is 37-year-old Tavares Lavender. He is listed in stable condition.

The third victim is 38-year-old Althonio Carlisle. He is also listed in stable condition.

The circumstances surrounding what led up to the incident is under investigation.