Perry Police respond to deadly shooting at apartment complex

The shooting took place Thursday night at the Houston Lake Apartments.

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March 13, 2026
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PERRY — Law enforcement is investigating after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex Thursday night.

According to the Perry Police Department, on March 12, around 9:30 p.m, officers responded to a shots fired call at the Houston Lake Apartments. 

Officers searched the scene where the shots were believed to have been fired, where they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene by the Coroner’s Office.

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Authorities believe there is no ongoing threat to the public, and are investigating the scene alongside the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Anyone with more information is urged to contact Perry Police Detective Sgt. Aaron Conner at (478) 988-2829 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers: 1-877-68CRIME.

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Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.

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