41-year-old India Norwood Davis was found shot to death inside a vehicle in a West Macon neighborhood on Thursday, January 15, 2026. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting was reported just before 4:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of Adams Avenue, a residential street near the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Anthony Road.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they located Davis inside a car, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene, despite emergency response efforts.
The early evidence at the scene indicated a violent confrontation. The Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, noted that the right side of the vehicle Davis was in sustained damage from multiple gunshots, pointing to a significant discharge of gunfire. This detail, provided by the coroner’s office, suggests the shooting was not a single, isolated shot but a targeted or sustained attack on the vehicle and its occupant.
Authorities have officially identified the victim as 41-year-old India Norwood Davis. Coroner Leon Jones confirmed that her family has been notified of her death. As of the latest reports, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has not released any information regarding a potential suspect or motive, leaving the community awaiting answers.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has initiated an active homicide investigation into the killing. Deputies are working to piece together the events that led to the shooting in the residential area on Adams Avenue. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is appealing to the public for assistance.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously to Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME. Community cooperation is often critical in solving such cases.
This homicide adds to the concerns about violent crime in the area. The shooting occurred on the same day that Bibb County deputies responded to a separate, non-fatal accidental shooting involving a 13-year-old in South Macon. The death of India Norwood Davis remains under active investigation as authorities seek to bring clarity and justice to this tragic event.