Three shot on Washington Street; alleged shooter arrested

A large law enforcement response crowded Washington Street just after 7 p.m. Friday after three females were shot. The victims included a nine-year-old child.The alleged shooter was taken into custody shortly after the incident after a traffic stop. He has been identified as Travis Mercer. Mercer had allegedly been causing problems all day, including a dust-up at CVS.Capt. Al. Moltrum of the BPD said all three victims were in stable condition at Macon Medical Center. Other reports indicated one adult female’s life was in danger.First responders sought a lifeflight for the most seriously wounded adult but air operations were suspended due to weather.More to follow….