Deadly Road Rage Incident Ends in Double Shooting at Macon Family Dollar; Suspect Killed by Deputies

MACON, GA – A suspected road rage incident escalated into a fatal shooting on the afternoon of September 2, 2025, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the injury of a third. The violence occurred at the Family Dollar store located at 3656 Jefferson Road.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire around 4:40 p.m. Arriving deputies found two victims inside a Nissan Rogue vehicle. Fifty-six-year-old Regina Darlene Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. A second occupant, a 79-year-old male, was also wounded and transported to a regional medical facility, where he remains in critical condition.

The man identified as the alleged assailant, 43-year-old Catrell Ford, was encountered by deputies upon their arrival at the Family Dollar parking lot. After being given verbal commands to surrender, Mr. Ford immediately fled on foot toward a nearby wooded area.

According to statements from the two responding deputies, a gunfire exchange ensued, which resulted in the suspect being critically wounded. Paramedics provided immediate care and transported Ford to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the initial deadly shooting and the subsequent officer-involved shooting that concluded the incident at the Macon commercial property. The tragic sequence of events at the Jefferson Road Family Dollar is raising concerns about premises liability and inadequate security at the business location.

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Man Killed in Lithonia Pharmacy Parking Lot Shooting

LITHONIA, GA – DeKalb County Police are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the afternoon of September 21, 2025, leaving an adult male dead in a commercial parking lot.

The deadly incident unfolded shortly after 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Style Pharmacy, located at 6516 Covington Highway. Investigators determined that an altercation began near the intersection of Covington Highway and Wellborn Road, specifically near a Chevron gas station property, before relocating.

According to police and witness statements, the violence escalated when a black, four-door Chevrolet Impala arrived at the pharmacy. A passenger exited the vehicle, discharged a firearm twice at the victim, and immediately fled the area.

Responding officers found the victim in the pharmacy parking lot. The man, whose identity has not yet been released but is believed to be in his late teens or early twenties, was pronounced dead from his injuries.

This violent crime on commercial property has prompted a major DeKalb County investigation. As of this report, police have not publicly identified a suspect in the homicide. Questions regarding premises liability and negligent security may arise concerning the safety of this Lithonia business location.

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Shooting Incident at Wrightsville Apartment Complex

On September 26, 2025, a violent incident at the Pine Terrace Apartments in Wrightsville, Georgia, resulted in two shooting victims, one of whom was killed.

Around 4:45 p.m., Johnson County Police responded to reports of gunfire at the apartment complex, located on S Marcus St. Officers discovered two individuals who had been wounded by gunshots. Both victims were quickly transported to a hospital for emergency treatment. Tragically, one of the victims later died from their injuries.

As of this time, the police have not identified or named a suspect in the shooting. The investigation remains active.

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