Mass shooting at a student party in Georgia, USA

A mass shooting occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m. local time on October 4, 2026, in the city of Vienna, Georgia. The incident took place during an outdoor party attended by more than 1,000 people, primarily students. Police officers were already present on-site to monitor the crowd when the violence erupted.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Dooly County coroner, Brett Walsh, two men aged 20 and 23 were killed in the attack. At least 35 others were wounded, with Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy reporting that fire was opened against at least 50 individuals in at least two separate locations. Footage circulating online shows panicked attendees attempting to flee the scene, leading to trampling. The identities of the victims have not been publicly released pending notification of their families.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no suspects have been apprehended at this time. Authorities are actively working to identify the shooters and determine the circumstances surrounding the event. Emergency services remain engaged in providing medical care to the injured, while law enforcement continues its search for the perpetrators involved in this mass casualty incident.