2 dead, dozens injured in mass shooting at Georgia block party
A mass shooting at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, resulted in two deaths and 35 injuries. Local law enforcement is currently investigating the incident, with no suspects in custody.
Why it matters
This event underscores the ongoing issue of gun violence in public spaces and the challenges law enforcement faces in securing large community gatherings.
VIENNA, Ga. - Two people died and 35 others were injured in a mass shooting at a Georgia block party.
Dooly County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the shooting happened around 1:25 a.m. on Pine Street in Vienna, which is about two hours south of Atlanta.
“This weekend was supposed to be a celebration,” Sheriff Craig Peavy told Channel 2’s Michael Doudna . “A thousand people were on the streets for a homecoming block party — until ... folks heard popping.”
Channel 2 Action News has a reporting team in Vienna to bring you the latest information, LIVE on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.
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