South Georgia mass shooting leaves five dead
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- Five people found dead from gunshot wounds at South Georgia residence on October 9, 2026.
- Douglas Police Department investigating shooting; additional details forthcoming as investigation continues.
The Douglas Police Department is investigating a shooting that left five people dead late Friday night.
According to a press release from the Douglas Police Department, officers responded to a residence at approximately 11:09 p.m. on October 9, 2026, following a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All five individuals have since been pronounced deceased.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police say additional information will be released as it becomes available.
CNAW2News.com will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information is released.
Editor’s Note: Although Douglas is approximately 150 miles from Columbus, Georgia, CNAW2News.com’s central coverage area, we also cover major breaking news events of regional and statewide significance.
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