MACON, Ga. — Update: A Bibb County teen wanted in a June homicide has turned himself in to investigators.
Earlier Thursday, deputies asked for help in finding 17-year-old Travis Demonte Gilbert Jr in connection with a homicide at the Majestic Gardens apartment complex.
He later turned himself in around 2 p.m. before being interviewed and charged with murder. He does not have a bond.
CASE HISTORY
The homicide happened at the Majestic Gardens Apartments on Rocky Creek Road on June 16.
It was reported to investigators that 18-year-old Marquavious Wright and 17-year-old Deonte Hunt were injured by gunfire. Hunt called 911 and was taken to the Medical Center, Atrium Health Navicent.
Wright was pronounced dead at the scene after his body was found inside an apartment.
Days later, investigators made their first arrest in the case – 14-year-old Shamar Smith. He was arrested at the Bowden Homes complex and charged with murder as an adult.
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