MACON, Ga.— Authorities have identified 28-year-old Ayana Smith as the woman fatally shot Tuesday evening, along with her 2-year-old daughter, in a devastating incident outside a residence in the 300 block of Fulton Street, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
The call came into the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center just before 8:30 p.m., reporting a person down. Deputies arrived on the scene to find both Smith and her young daughter suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics immediately transported the victims to a nearby medical facility for emergency care. Tragically, Smith succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, while her daughter remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Sheriff’s deputies have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have not yet released information regarding a suspect or potential motive, but they are actively pursuing leads to bring clarity to this heartbreaking event.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling 478-751-7500 or through the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. Law enforcement emphasizes that any piece of information, no matter how small, could prove vital to the investigation.
Family, friends, and community members are mourning the loss of Ayana Smith, a young mother whose life was tragically cut short. Authorities and community leaders are urging residents to remain vigilant and support one another as the investigation continues.
This remains an active investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.