The sheriff's office says the newly-released images were taken on the same day Albert Knight was killed while sleeping in a downtown Macon alley.
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office shared new images Tuesday of a man they believe may be involved in the killing of a homeless person in a downtown Macon alley over a month ago.
They say the photo was taken on the same day that 59-year-old Albert Knight was bludgeoned to death behind the Blacksmith Shop event venue in an alley off Poplar Street. The sheriff's office says Knight was sleeping at the time he was attacked.
According to a timestamp attached to the surveillance footage, the newly-released photos were taken May 24 just before 10:25 a.m., which is two days before Knight's body was found on May 26.
The photo appears to show someone wearing a hard hat and a nearly identical shirt walking past the Macon Visitor Center on MLK Boulevard in downtown. It also appears the person could be carrying the same bag as the person in Knight's killing.
Sheriff's Office release new photos of possible suspect in homeless man's downtown killing
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.
If you have any information on the subject's identity or location, you can contact the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME or the sheriff's office non-emergency number at 478-742-2330.
The photos are the newest glimpse of the suspect in Knight's killing.
The surveillance footage previously released by the sheriff's office shows Knight's suspected killer walking in the alleyway where Knight was sleeping. Later, a photo showed the suspect holding an object redacted by the sheriff's office while wearing orange gloves.
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
Then, a few weeks later in mid-June, another homeless person was taken to the hospital after they were attacked with a concrete brick while sleeping on a bench off of MLK Boulevard.
Both cases have brought renewed attention to the dangers homeless people face while living on the streets.
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