A fatal shooting on Thursday afternoon resulted in the death of one man and left another wounded in Albany, Georgia. The Albany Police Department arrived following reports of gunshots in the 1600 block of W. Highland Avenue at approximately 4:37 p.m., where they found two male victims with gunshot injuries.
Jamarion King Albany, GA Shooting: 19-year-old Died, Second Victim Injured at West Highland Avenue on Thursday afternoon
Both victims were quickly taken to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for urgent care. Unfortunately, 19-year-old Jamarion King passed away due to his injuries at the hospital. The identity and status of the second victim have not been disclosed.
At this moment, officials have not verified any arrests or identified any suspects. Investigators are still on-site collecting evidence and interviewing possible witnesses.
The Albany Police Department is encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident to step forward. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at 229-436-TIPS or reaching out to the Albany Police Department at 229-302-0756.
Information will be shared with the public once additional details are available. Authorities have not suggested if this was a specific attack or part of a larger pattern of aggression.
This event signifies another tragic occasion for the Albany community as locals persist in searching for ways to avert additional fatalities.
Individuals who have information about the shooting are strongly urged to come forward and assist in delivering justice to those impacted.
