They say the man was asleep when he was killed in a Macon alleyway. The sheriff's office is still looking for the suspect in his killing.
MACON, Ga. — Editors Note: the video attached to this story is from previous coverage.
The incident report in the death of Albert Knight — a homeless man found bludgeoned to death in a Macon alley — reveals new details about the discovery of Knight's body.
Knight's body was found in First Street Lane near the backside of the Blacksmith Shop event venue on Sunday, May 26.
According to the incident report, Knight was asleep when he was killed, with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office saying he was hit multiple times with a large, heavy object.
Paramedics with Atrium Health Navicent told deputies that they touched Knight's body and found "he was cold and stiff." They told deputies they did not touch anything else on the scene.
When law enforcement arrived on the scene Sunday morning, a blanket covered Knight's face and was halfway over his body. Next to him was an orange and gray backpack.
The details in the incident report make it seem like his body had been on the scene for quite some time before he was discovered. We asked the sheriff's office and the coroner's office for more information about when Knight died, but we're waiting to hear back.
Now, the sheriff's office is still looking for the suspect and they're asking for the public's help finding them.
MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE: Asking for the Public’s Assistance in locating Murder Suspect
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping to locate a suspect in connection with the death investigation of 59-year-old Albert Kenneth Knight. The incident occurred on May 26, 2024, in an alleyway near the intersection of Poplar Street and Second Street.
The suspect is a white male with glasses, wearing a ball cap, a green shirt that possibly says “Hilton Head Island Bike Shop” in white letters, denims jeans and black shoes.
A video displaying the suspect is attached to this media release.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts or identity of the suspect is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
May 28, 2024
UPDATE: Death Investigation on Poplar Street
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in an alleyway, of First Street Lane. The call came into the Macon-Bibb County E-911 Center at 11:47a.m., Sunday.
It was reported that the victim later identified as 59-year-old Albert Kenneth Knight was found deceased in the alleyway. Investigators discovered that Knight had passed away from a severe head wound.
After further investigation it was discovered that Knight had been struck several times in the head until his death. Investigators continue to work this incident and are committed to utilizing the full resources that law enforcement can provide to resolve this case. This incident is being investigated as a homicide.
The next of kin has been notified according to Coroner Leon Jones.
The deceased will be taken to the GBI Crime lab, so that an autopsy can be performed.
Anyone with information in reference to this investigation is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
May 26, 2024
Death Investigation on Poplar Street
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in an alleyway near the intersection of Poplar Street and Second Street. The call came into the Macon-Bibb County E-911 Center at 11:47a.m., Sunday.
It was reported that a 59-year-old white male was found deceased in the alleyway. Investigators discovered that the male had passed away from a severe head wound.
This investigation is in its preliminary stages. Additional information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
The name of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin has been notified.
The deceased will be taken to the GBI Crime lab, so that an autopsy can be performed.
Anyone with information in reference to this investigation is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Posted by Bibb County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, June 1, 2024
A video released by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office also shows the suspect in the case holding a large object in his hand by the side door to the Blacksmith Shop. The object is blurred out, but it shows the suspect wearing orange gloves.
The sheriff's office said the suspect was a white man with glasses, who was wearing a ball cap, a green shirt that possibly says “Hilton Head Island Bike Shop” in white letters, denim jeans and black shoes.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office told 13WMAZ there have been many tips that have come in that they've followed up on.
Sheriff David Davis said they've spoken with the local bus lines and businesses to ask them to keep an eye out for the suspect.
We asked Davis if he thinks the suspect is local or from out of state, and he said all options are on the table right now.
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