Macon man, 21, found shot to death in parking lot on Montpelier Friday night

Caleb Slinkard

June 17, 2023 at 1:34 p.m.

Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting death of a Macon man after his body was found in a parked car on Montpelier Friday evening.

Police said Eric Payton Thomas Jr., 21, was found shot to death inside his vehicle in the parking lot of 2241 Montpelier Ave. after someone called 911 around 7:50 p.m.

Bibb County Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley pronounced Thomas dead at the scene.

Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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