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.
Crime
Victims Identified in Deadly Robeson County Mass Shooting
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Mass Shooting at Large Party in Robeson County, North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night party in eastern North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that deputies were called to the scene on Dixon Drive, just outside the town of Maxton, at approximately 3:00 a.m. following reports of a shooting at a large outdoor gathering attended by more than 150 people.
When deputies arrived, chaos had already unfolded — witnesses said over 150 individuals fled the area before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased victims as Jessie Locklear and his son Nehemiah Locklear.
Several other victims sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.
Sheriff Wilkins stated that, based on preliminary findings, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from multiple agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence.
Detectives are working to determine the motive and identify all parties involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—or anyone who attended the gathering and witnessed the incident—to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Investigators at 910-671-3100.
“We know there were many people present when this occurred,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “If you saw something or know something, we need you to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.”