Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting in Macon
Authorities found a 22-year-old woman dead and a man wounded following a shooting on Pio Nono Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Violence
Macon deputies responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Pio Nono Avenue where they discovered 22-year-old Soraya Kiara Woodley deceased. A 21-year-old man was also found at the scene with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Why it matters
Law enforcement is investigating the incident to confirm the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting and the injury of the second individual. The event resulted in temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
Deputy Coroner Luann Stone pronounced Soraya Kiara Woodley dead at the scene, while the 21-year-old man remains in stable condition at a local hospital. Authorities have not filed specific criminal charges as the investigation continues.
The players
Soraya Kiara Woodley
She was a 22-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene by the deputy coroner.
Luann Stone
She is the deputy coroner who responded to the incident and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The details
Deputies arrived at the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue following a report at 5:31 p.m. Paramedics transported the wounded man for medical care, and officials confirmed no other injuries occurred during the incident.
Timeline
October 19, 2026, at 5:31 p.m.
Legal Context
This incident follows standard investigation procedures set by the 2026 Macon violent crime reporting protocols. Local law enforcement maintains rigorous data collection standards for shootings occurring in public corridors like Pio Nono Avenue.
Residents should expect temporary road closures around the Pio Nono and Hillcrest Avenue intersection while investigators process the scene. No specific safety advisories have been issued for the broader community at this time.
The takeaway
Authorities are continuing to review the circumstances of the shooting to determine the exact nature of the events. Residents are advised to avoid the immediate vicinity of the 800 block of Pio Nono Avenue while the investigation is ongoing.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 41NBC News | WMGT-DT.
