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The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office on June 1, 2024:
Update #3: According to investigators, Albert Kenneth Knight was homeless and sleeping when he was attacked. Police do not believe the suspect is a regular in Macon and feel he may have already left the city, possibly heading southeast of Bibb County. The shirt the suspect is wearing says “Hilton Head Bike Shop” and was last sold in 2017 or 2018. Police ask that you stay safe and do not approach this individual if you come in contact with him. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
Update #2: 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.
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.
Update #1: 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.
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. – 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.