Crime
41-year-old Quincy Fields killed in downtown Augusta shooting, suspect Victor Prince charged with murder
Augusta, GA — A fatal shooting outside the Richmond Summit apartments on Wednesday afternoon has claimed the life of a 41-year-old man, marking the second confirmed homicide in Richmond County this year.
At approximately 3:23 p.m., deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700 block of Broad Street after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Quincy Clay Fields, 41, suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest.
Fields was transported to a nearby hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.
Authorities have arrested Victor Prince, 62, in connection with the shooting. Prince has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Investigators indicate that both the victim and suspect were residents of Richmond Summit apartments and were acquainted.
This incident is the second homicide in Richmond County in 2025, following a previous shooting earlier this month. The circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with additional information regarding this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously through the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office or local Crime Stoppers.
Authorities remain committed to ensuring justice for the victim and maintaining public safety in the community. Further updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.