Fort Valley shooting leaves 1 year old dead, sister injured

UPDATE: Fort Valley Police are reporting that the 2-year-old sister who was shot in the chest, Markailey, is in critical but stable condition.
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FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A shooting Wednesday night leaves a 1 year old dead and his sister fighting for her life.  According to a press release from the Fort Valley Police Department,  around 10:45 PM, officers from the Fort Valley Police Department, and Peach County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots-fired call with injuries at 1105 Edward Street, Lakeview Apartments. Officers found two juvenile victims had been struck by bullets. Officers rendered immediate aid, and the victims were evacuated by Peach EMS.

1 year old Marcus Ball, was pronounced dead by Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks, his 2-year-old sister, Markailey Ball was shot in the chest and is in serious condition.

Fort Valley Police, and the GBI are asking anyone with any information about this incident to contact the Fort Valley Police Department at 478-825-3383.

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