Male suffers fatal injuries following assault on Pinson Road

ALBANY, Ga. – On January 4, 2026, a male was brought into Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Center with head injuries. He then succumbed to his injuries a short time later. He was identified as Ricky Bernard Williams (24) of Sylvester, Ga. Preliminary investigations revealed that the injuries were received as a result of a gang initiation that took place in the 500 Block of Pinson Road in Albany, Ga.

During the investigation, Ka’Moree Jackson (17) was charged and is currently in the Dougherty County Jail on charges of Felony Murder and Gang Participation. The investigation remains ongoing as investigators continue working to identify additional suspects involved. More arrests are expected.

Updates will be provided once new information becomes available for release. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at 229-436-TIPS, the Albany Police Department at 229-431-2100, or you can remain anonymous by submitting a tip through our APD App.

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