On Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026, 22-year-old Soraya Kiara Woodley tragically lost her life in a shooting along Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, Georgia. Responding Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies found Woodley unresponsive at the scene, where she was pronounced deceased by deputy coroner officials. A 21-year-old male companion was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and homicide detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Incident Overview and Emergency Response
At approximately 5:31 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to emergency 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 800 block of Pio Nono Avenue near Hillcrest Avenue in Macon, Georgia.
Upon arrival, responding officers located a silver sedan and discovered 22-year-old Soraya Kiara Woodley unresponsive suffering from gunshot wounds. A second occupant, an unidentified 21-year-old male traveling with Woodley, was located with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Medical Findings and Scene Response
First responders and paramedics evaluated both individuals at the scene. Bibb County Deputy Coroner Luann Stone pronounced Woodley deceased at the location due to her injuries.
Emergency medical personnel provided emergency care to the 21-year-old male, who remained responsive, before transporting him to a regional hospital facility, where he remains in stable condition.
Investigative Findings and Community Tributes
Woodley, a graduate of Westside High School and a skilled pharmacy compounding technician, was remembered fondly by friends, colleagues, and educators for her gentle nature and professional dedication.
Detectives with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division recovered shell casings and are actively examining whether the shots originated inside or outside the vehicle. As of October 21, 2026, no charges have been filed as investigators determine the precise sequence of events. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers. Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced by her family.
