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.
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.