MEDIA RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

BIBB COUNTY, GA.

DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF

July 13, 2022

Death Investigation

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Coroner Leon Jones that 59-year-old Freddie Crowell was pronounced deceased at 09:58 a.m. at the Atrium Health.

Crowell was shot on June 15, 2022, in the 500 block of Pio Nono Avenue while at a carwash. An autopsy will be scheduled. Next of kin has been notified

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Original Release

June 15, 2022

Aggravated Assault Investigation

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to an aggravated assault that took place at a car wash, located in the 500 block of Pio Nono Avenue. The incident occurred at around 11:23p.m, Tuesday night.

It was reported that a person was shot at the car wash and walked over to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Station, that was located across the street. The victim was identified as 59-year-old Freddie Crowell. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. Crowell was originally listed to be in stable condition. Crowell’s status has since been upgraded to critical, but stable condition.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.