MEDIA RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.
DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF

December 25, 2020

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested a Macon man in regard to the shooting of an toddler at 4416 Mumford Road.

Investigators had detained 22-year-old Kendarius Leshawn Grimes, of Macon, during the investigation of the shooting. It was determined that the firearm the 2-year-old toddler found and shoot herself with was in the possession of Grimes. It was discovered that the gun had been reported stolen in July of 2020.

Grimes had been transported to the Investigations Offices for questioning. After questioning Grimes was transported to the Bibb County Jail and charged with Cruelty to Children 2nd Degree, and Theft by Receiving. He is being held on $12,500.00 bond at this time.

This incident is still under investigation, anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Infant ShootingBibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old infant at 4416 Mumford Road, Kingston Garden Apartments, at 3:31 p.m.It was reported that a during a Christmas gathering a 2-year-old female infant had found a firearm and was playing with it. During this time the gun went off and the infant was struck in the head. The infant was taken to the Navicent Health Medical Center for treatment. No one else was injured during the incident. The infant is listed in critical condition at this time.

This incident is in the early stages of the investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.