ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A man has been found guilty on all counts in a 2023 murder trial in Albany.

Reginald Jefferson was found guilty on all counts Friday, Nov. 13 after the jury deliberated for about half an hour.

“We are thankful for the jurors who dedicated their time and attention to this case to deliver accountability to Reginald Jefferson for the horrific murder of Dexter Gilbert. When our community faces terror from bad actors like Mr. Jefferson, we rally around one another to ensure that justice is done,” said Dougherty County District Attorney Gregory Edwards.

WALB first told you about the incident, which resulted in the shooting death of Dexter Gilbert, 48, in October of 2023. Officials say Gilbert was found with a bullet wound to the chest on Corn Avenue in Albany. He died at the scene.

WALB spoke with the victim’s brother, Cedric Gilbert, and he says Gilbert loved to laugh and joke around. He said, most importantly, that he was a good brother.

The defendant in the case, Jefferson, faces the following charges in connection to Gilbert’s death:

• malice murder
• felony murder
• aggravated assault
• possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
• criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark

According to the Albany Police Department, witnesses told police Jefferson and Gilbert got into an argument before Jefferson allegedly shot him. Jefferson was arrested at the scene and taken to the Dougherty County Jail.

“I don’t think whatever happened, as far as with my brother and the dude, that he should’ve been killed for it. There’s consequences for all our actions, so I just pray that justice is served. It was hurtful.”

Trial began Monday, Nov. 9 with jury selection. Opening statements were delivered Tuesday, followed by the first few witnesses being called to the stand. Wednesday, the state rested its case.

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