Ahmad Shahid Roberts, a 27-year-old Georgian native of Macon, lost his life in a terrible tragedy. His family and neighborhood were in great mourning after he was shot and killed on January 1, 2026, making it the city’s first homicide of the year. A young man who was well-known for his giving nature was taken away by the unexpected violence at a nearby petrol station.
The incident took place outside a laundromat next to the Shell gas station on Eisenhower Parkway at South Heron Street in west Macon at approximately 3 p.m. When Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived in response to reports of someone being shot, they discovered Roberts unconscious on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at Atrium Health Navicent shortly after arrival, despite the first responders’ best efforts.
Two suspects in the incident were apprehended as a result of the authorities’ swift investigation. Macon residents Desmond Dewayne Hill, 25, and Malik Harris, 28, are accused of killing Roberts. Although authorities claim the incidents are unrelated, Harris was also tied to a deadly gunshot that occurred days previously.
Growing up in Macon, Ahmad Shahid Roberts gained a reputation as a virtuous and compassionate person among those who knew him. He was characterized by genuineness and compassion, according to his brother Rashad, who said he would willingly donate his last cent to help others. Even while public records don’t reveal further specifics about his everyday life, his presence undoubtedly improved his social circle.
Following this horrible crime, Roberts’ mother said she was at a loss for words, expressing the deep shock that his loved ones were experiencing. The loss of a young, talented local is brought to light as the neighborhood struggles with yet another case of gun violence. Authorities are still conducting investigations in an effort to bring justice and answers.