On October 4, 2026, a mass shooting occurred during a homecoming party in Vienna, Georgia, United States. Two men were killed, and 35 others were injured.
Shooting The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. EDT on Pine Street between the 600 and 900 blocks, during a block party for Dooly County High School homecoming celebrations. Over 1,000 people attended the celebration. Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy said that over 50 rounds were fired during the shooting, and some people were hit by cars while trying to flee.
Victims Two men, 21-year-old Jaquevion Jackson, from Cordele, and 23-year-old Macaleb Jackson, from Hawkinsville, were killed. 35 other people were injured, whose ages ranged from 14 to 51 years old; several people were injured by being hit by cars.
Investigation As of October 5, 2026, no arrests have been announced related to the shooting.
See also List of mass shootings in the United States in 2026
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