Harriett Foster Patrick, 59, was shot while driving on Eisenhower Parkway near the Macon State Farmer’s Market on the night of October 9, 2021 after leaving a birthday party. Despite critical injuries, she drove herself home and called her husband and son before being taken to a local hospital. She died of those injuries on October 20, 2021; her death was recorded as the 46th homicide in Macon that year.

Investigators say the shooting was a case of mistaken identity. They identified 30-year-old Quteavis Quayshon Simmons and charged him with murder; authorities say he fired three shots into Patrick’s vehicle believing the driver was his former girlfriend’s new partner. At the time of his arrest, he had an outstanding warrant for a prior battery and family violence charge and was held without bond.

A celebration of Harriett Patrick’s life was held on October 30, 2021. If anyone knew Harriett or has information about the shooting, please come forward and share what you know.