Teen arrested in deadly Dooly County mass shooting

A 17-year-old suspect, Khadarius “KD” Ray, has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Vienna, Georgia, that occurred during a homecoming party on October 4, 2026. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office charged Ray with possession of a firearm by a minor and participating in criminal street gang activity.

The shooting, which took place around 1:25 a.m. in a four-block area, resulted in two deaths and 35 injuries. The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Ja’Quavion Aderious Jackson of Cordele, Georgia, and 23-year-old Macaleb Malik Jackson of Hawkinsville, Georgia. The victims' ages ranged from 14 to 51, and the medical conditions of the injured range from stable to critical.

Authorities stated that deputies were patrolling a neighborhood block party when shots were fired on Pine Street. Multiple investigative units are currently working the case, and law enforcement officials indicated that additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.