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.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.