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Two killed and 35 injured in shooting at Georgia block party
A shooting at a block party in Vienna, Georgia, killed two men early on October 4.
The victims were 21 and 23, and 35 people were injured, mostly by gunfire.
Hundreds had gathered for the event at the end of Dooly County High School’s homecoming week.
Those injured ranged in age from 14 to 51, and some were in critical condition.
Authorities said they believe there is no continuing threat to the public.
They have not publicly named any suspects or identified a motive.
Officials have not said what happens next in the investigation.
A shooting at a block party in Vienna, Georgia, left two people dead and 35 injured.
The two men who died were aged 21 and 23, officials said.
The shooting happened early on Sunday, October 4, during an event attended by hundreds of people.
Authorities said they did not believe there was a remaining threat to the public.
Officials had not publicly named suspects or identified a motive.
- Who
- Two men, aged 21 and 23, were killed; 35 people were injured.
- What
- A shooting at a block party killed two people and injured 35.
- When
- Early on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where
- Vienna, Georgia, about 135 miles (216 km) south of Atlanta.
- Why
- Not stated. Officials had not identified a motive.
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- Deaths
- 2 men, aged 21 and 23
- Injuries
- 35 people
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Vienna, Georgia
- Distance from Atlanta
- About 135 miles (216 km)
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