The Brief Two men died, and 35 others were wounded during an early Sunday morning Dooly County block party shooting near Pine Street in Vienna. First responders transported gunshot victims aged 14 to 51 to four regional hospitals while navigating crowded roads and continuing gunfire. State agents and local deputies activated multiple investigative units to identify suspects, with prosecutors awaiting final case files for review.



A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.

Two men were killed and 35 others injured.

Emergency crews and law enforcement officers from multiple counties rushed to secure the scene as victims were taken to regional hospitals.

South Georgia mass shooting

What we know:

A crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered for an unofficial homecoming block party near West Palm and the Dooly County Recreation Department gym in the 900 block of Pine Street. Around 1:25 a.m. Sunday, gunfire broke out while deputies were stationed at both ends of the street to manage traffic.

Deputies rushed toward the gunfire and located two deceased men, identified as 21-year-old Jue'Von Jackson of Cordele and 23-year-old McCaleb Jackson of Hawkinsville. Authorities said 35 additional victims, ranging in age from 14 to 51, suffered injuries that ranged from critical to stable condition.

Dooly County Coroner Brett Walls called the scene horrific after the two men died from fatal gunshot wounds. Most of the 35 injured victims suffered gunshot wounds, while others were hit by cars as crowds ran from the area.

Multi-agency response

By the numbers:

Traffic congestion and ongoing gunfire a block away complicated initial rescue efforts as emergency crews worked to reach the wounded. Responders transported victims to Crisp County Hospital, Bleckley Memorial Hospital, a hospital in Perry, and Atrium Health Navicent in Macon.

Sheriff Craig Peavy had 22 officers working Friday night during peaceful homecoming festivities, but Sunday morning required support from state and neighboring agencie

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