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Infant shot in west Macon just before midnight Monday, sheriff's office says

They say the 1-month-old baby was taken to Atrium Health Navicent suffering a gunshot wound. Here's what we know

MACON, Ga. — Update, 12:37 p.m. Feb. 20:

In an email from Bibb County Sheriff's Office, they say investigators are currently working on leads, including identifying a shooter.

They said the child was inside of a parked car with adults when the shooting happened. 

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A 1-month-old baby was shot in west Macon late Monday night, a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said.

They say the shooting happened just before midnight near the intersection of O'Hara Drive South and O'Hara Drive North. That is just off of Bloomfield Drive.

Deputies were first notified of the shooting by Atrium Health Navicent Police. Authorities say that the baby was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle.

Medical staff told the sheriff's office that the baby is currently listed in stable condition. 

They say the child was the only person injured in the shooting.

The shooting is still under investigation, the sheriff's office says. They are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. 

If you have any information, you can reach out to the sheriff's office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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