UPDATE: Arrest made in Macon shooting that left woman in critical condition

Deputies say the woman was found shot inside a home Tuesday afternoon.
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Anthony Jeffery Allen (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff's Office)

UPDATE: Deputies say a man is now in custody in connection with a shooting Tuesday that left a woman in critical condition.

According to an update from the sheriff’s office, 29-year-old Anthony Allen is facing charges of aggravated assault family violence and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Deputies identified the victim as 24-year-old Alasia Smith and said her family has been notified.


ORIGINAL STORY:

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday afternoon on Westminister Drive.

According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded just before 5 p.m. to the 1500 block of Westminister Drive, which is near Mercer University Drive.

That’s where deputies found a 24-year-old with a gunshot wound inside a home. Deputies say the shooting happened during a domestic dispute.

The woman was taken to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition.

According to the release, a 29-year-old man was taken to the Criminal Investigation Division for questioning.

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

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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