DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — An arrest has now been made in a mass shooting that happened at a Homecoming block party in Vienna on Oct. 4.

On Friday, Oct. 9, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office arrested Khadarius “KD” Ray, 17, of Dooly County.

Ray is charged with possession of a firearm/handgun under the age of 18 and participating in criminal street gang activity. Officials with GBI say more arrests are expected.

Two people, Ja’Quavion Aderious Jackson, 21, of Cordele, and Macaleb Malik Jackson, 23, of Hawkinsville, were killed and the shooting; 35 others were injured. Of the 35 others injured, 26 were shot, officials say.

Anyone with information about what happened should call 478-987-4545. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, or online here.

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