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Block party shooting in Georgia leaves two dead and dozens injured

Two people were killed and nearly three dozen injured in Vienna, Georgia, according to Associated Press.

Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 20:31 UTC7 reports

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Two people were killed and nearly 35 others were injured when gunfire erupted at a block party in Vienna, Georgia.[Associated Press]
The incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. Sunday while Dooly County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the neighborhood gathering.[Associated Press]
Victims were transported to multiple area hospitals, and autopsies are being performed on the deceased.[Associated Press]
Authorities have not disclosed the condition of the injured or specified how many suffered gunshot wounds.[Associated Press]

Two people died and approximately 35 others were injured during a block party shooting in Vienna, Georgia.[Associated Press]
Dooly County Sheriff's Office deputies were patrolling the area when the gunfire began around 1:25 a.m. Sunday.[Associated Press]
Injured individuals were transported to several regional hospitals, and autopsies were scheduled for the deceased.[Associated Press]

State law enforcement has not clarified how many of the 35 injured were directly shot or detailed the severity of their conditions.[Associated Press]

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