Terre Haute, IN, November 5, 2026 —

Dooly County, Georgia – Law enforcement authorities have announced eight new arrests in connection with a deadly mass shooting that occurred at a homecoming block party. The incident, which took place in Dooly County, resulted in two fatalities and left 44 individuals injured.

The new arrests bring the total number of individuals charged in connection with the shooting to at least eleven. Details regarding the specific charges filed against the newly apprehended suspects were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing efforts to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the violence.

Two suspects remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous, according to law enforcement officials. Residents are advised to exercise caution and report any information that could assist in their capture.

The block party was a homecoming event. The total number of injured individuals stands at 44, with the fatalities bringing the total count of victims to 46. The Dooly County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are leading the investigation. Information about the timeline of the arrests or the specific nature of the events leading up to the shooting was not provided.

Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased or injured individuals, nor have they disclosed the identities of any of the charged suspects. The contractor’s name involved in organizing the event was not provided. The investigation aims to determine the full scope of the incident and bring all responsible parties to justice. The status of any permits for the event was not disclosed.



Story summarized from the original created by Zoe Wells, Ty Grant, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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