Crime
Augusta Woman Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting at Cedarwood Apartments
AUGUSTA, GA – A woman has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of another resident at Cedarwood Apartments early Saturday morning.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Keondra McBride, 26, has been arrested and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection with the death of 45-year-old Yolanda Renee Epps.
Authorities responded to a shooting call at the apartment complex, located at 527 Richmond Hill West, shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Epps suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Emergency responders transported her to Wellstar MCG Health, where she was pronounced dead at 6:44 a.m., according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Sheriff’s investigators swiftly identified McBride as a suspect in the shooting and took her into custody.
McBride and Epps lived in separate buildings within the complex—McBride resided in the O-Building, while the victim lived in the M-Building.
Following her arrest, McBride was booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. However, a mugshot was not immediately available.
At this time, investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting.
The case remains under active investigation.
This incident marks the eighth homicide in Richmond County this year, matching the number of homicides recorded at the same point last year.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
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.