$5,000 reward offered in drive-by killing of 9-year-old Georgia boy

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in South Georgia are offering $5,000 reward in the shooting death of a 9-year-old boy.

Nigel Brown was shot to death as he was sleeping Sunday night in his Albany, Georgia home.

Police said a passing vehicle fired shots into the home around 11 p.m. He was struck in the head.

Brown was pronounced dead at the home.

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Albany Police Chief Michael Persley held a news conference Monday morning about the deadly shooting.

“The family of Nigel Brown is dealing with grief and suffering because some coward on the streets of Albany, Georgia took his life,” Persley said.

The police chief said it’s too early to tell if this was a random act of violence or if the home was targeted. He said officers are canvassing the area.

Persley said he plans to meet with Brown’s family.

“This was a senseless killing,” Persley said.

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Persley said he and his department is working hard to fight crime in the area but he emphasized that community plays a part in the issue.

“Police are part of the solution, it is not the final solution,” Persley said.

If anyone has information, can call Crimestoppers at 229-436-TIPS to remain anonymous or the Albany Police Department at 229-431-2100 to speak directly with an investigator. Crimestoppers has offered the $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for the shooting death.

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