Victim Identified in 8th Street Shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has died after a shooting on 8th Street in Augusta on Friday, according to authorities.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the parking lot of El Presidente, located at 2 8th Street, in reference to a shooting at 7:54 p.m.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 32-year-old Arthur Braxton from Aiken.
Deputies say upon arrival, they located a male who had been shot at least one time.
Braxton succumbed to his injuries, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Deputies say a subject has been detained.
Investigators say they were still on the scene at 9:11 p.m.
The Coroner’s Office says an autopsy has been scheduled.
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