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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - [UPDATE: 4/2/26 @ 1:24 PM] – The Albany Police Department (APD) has released new details in the Force Drive incident.

APD says the case was first considered a suspicious death. An autopsy was performed on 64-year-old Geoffrey Reidnauer on March 30.

The medical examiner later ruled the death a suicide, with no foul play suspected.

The Albany Police Department is reminding the public to be mindful of one another and to check in on those around them. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available by calling or texting 988 for support.

[ORIGINAL: 3/29/26 @6:31 PM] - A man was shot and killed Sunday, March 29 on Force Drive.

According to the Dougherty County Coroner’s Office, they are calling this a ‘suspicious shooting incident’.

Coroner Michael Fowler said Geoffrey Reidnauer, 64, died from a gunshot wound.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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