Weapons — Baconton, GA — reported 2026-07-09

SUMMARY

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Baconton, Georgia.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Baconton, GA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-09
  • Suspect: age 23
  • Victim(s): 2 (one man dead, one man injured)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred on Wednesday, July 8, in the School Avenue area of Baconton.
  • Ronald Hyson, 23, was killed in the shooting.
  • A 22-year-old man was also wounded in the shooting and is listed in stable condition.
  • GBI agents said the case is active and ongoing.
  • Hyson's body will be transported to the GBI Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.