Crime
1 killed after shooting on Picquet Avenue in Augusta
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Augusta, marking the county’s 49th homicide this year.
At approximately 11:22 a.m., deputies responded to the 1500 block of Picquet Avenue following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male lying in the street near the intersection of Picquet Avenue and Gordon Street.
The victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot wound, was pronounced deceased at the scene by authorities.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and no information about potential suspects has been disclosed at this time.
Investigators are actively processing the scene and gathering evidence as part of their ongoing investigation.
Witness accounts and video footage from the area are being reviewed as detectives work to piece together the events leading to the fatal incident.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.