ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A jury will soon determine the fate of an Albany man accused of shooting and killing another in Oct. 2023.

Reginald Jefferson was 53 years old when authorities say he allegedly killed Dexter Gilbert, 48.

According to an indictment, Jefferson faces:

• Malice Murder
• Felony Murder
• Aggravated Assault
• Poss. of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony
• Criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark

Murder Trial Underway

Jury selection began Monday, Nov. 9, with opening statements taking place Tuesday. After opening statements, the state called several witnesses.

According to Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards, the state hopes to finish presenting its case early Thursday morning, if not Wednesday.

Court resumes Wednesday with more witnesses being called by the state at the Dougherty County Courthouse at 9 a.m.

Backstory

Officers say when they arrived on scene, Gilbert was found with a gunshot wound to his chest near the 800 block of Corn Avenue in Albany in 2023. Witnesses told officers that Jefferson and the victim were involved in a verbal argument before the shooting.

Jefferson was arrested at the scene and taken to the Dougherty County Jail.

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