MACON, Ga. – The Macon community is mourning the tragic loss of Dantwan Wynes, 19, who was fatally shot Friday night in a neighborhood along Hardwick Drive near Houston Road and Sardis Church Road.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. Deputies arriving at the scene found Dantwan suffering from fatal injuries. Despite emergency response efforts, he was pronounced dead. His family has since been notified of his passing.
A second 19-year-old man was also injured in the shooting and was transported by ambulance to a trauma center, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said.
As investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the community is left to reflect on the devastating impact of gun violence and the pain it leaves behind. Dantwan is remembered not just for the way he died, but for the life he lived and the love he shared with those closest to him.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to come forward by calling 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
The community extends its deepest condolences to the Wynes family during this incredibly difficult time. May Dantwan Wynes rest in peace, and may his memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
