UPDATE: Macon man arrested in Florence Avenue death investigation

The investigation remains active and additional charges are possible.

UPDATE (2/27/2026): A man has been arrested in connection with a death investigation on Florence Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

31-year-old Jeremi Devontrey Hill of Macon was taken into custody at a residence in Americus at 9:11 a.m. February 27. He was wanted in connection with the February 21, 2026, death of Shavis Adams.

Authorities said Hill was transported to Bibb County and taken to the Criminal Investigation Division before being booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

Hill has been charged with murder and is being held without bond.

The investigation remains active and additional charges are possible. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Sheriff David Davis released the following statement:

“With the arrest of Jeremi Hill, someone has been held to account for each one of the senseless murders this week. We have been relentless in our efforts to bring justice for each of these victims. To be clear, guns should never be used to settle petty arguments. But when they are, we will be coming for you.”

UPDATE (2/22/2026): Deputies say a man shot on Florence Avenue Saturday night has died.

In an updated news release, deputies identified the man as Shaviz Adams.

ORIGINAL STORY:

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot Saturday night on Florence Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting was reported to Macon-Bibb E-911 at 6:57 p.m. in the 1500 block of Florence Avenue.

Deputies found the man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics took him to a hospital for treatment.

If you have information, call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.