VIENNA, GA — A 17-year-old has become the first person charged in connection with a mass shooting at a block party in South Georgia that left two people dead and 35 others injured.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced charges against Khadarious Ray in connection with the shooting in Vienna, located in Dooly County.
Ray faces charges related to gang activity and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18.
Authorities identified the two people killed as 21-year-old Jahquavion Jackson of Cordele and 23-year-old Macaleb Jackson of Hawkinsville.
According to law enforcement, 35 other people were injured during the shooting, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 51.
While Ray is the first person charged in connection with the incident, investigators have not announced any charges directly related to the deaths of the two victims.
The GBI says additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & MaryRyan Howarth contributed to this story.