One person was killed and seven others were injured in a Friday morning shootout outside a Macon nightclub.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Jhacaya Mann, 22, was shot outside of the The Thirsty Turtle, after an unidentified suspect drove down Cherry Street and opened fire on people standing outside the club.

The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.

Two men suffered stab wounds during the incident, and four women and two other men were shot, according to the department. All of the victims are being treated at Navicent Health in Macon. One of the female victims is currently suffering from life-threatening injuries, while the others are reported to be in stable condition.

Multiple gunshots were reported by other observers.

The Thirsty Turtle is located on Cherry Street.

This story is developing.

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