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Suspect arrested in Augusta shooting over PlayStation

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A wanted man has been arrested in connection with a shooting over a PlayStation at Azalea Park apartments, authorities said Friday.

Authorities say ZyRick Jackson, 18, of Augusta, was wanted in reference to a shooting that occurred on May 9 at the Azalea Park Apartments located at 1814 Fayetteville Drive.

He was arrested Thursday, according to Richmond County jail records.

Around 8:30 p.m., deputies say they arrived and saw the suspect, Jackson, who had been shot in both legs.

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The victim told authorities, Jackson had pulled a firearm on him after an argument over a PlayStation 4.

He only tried to get the gun in defense, and when he ran away, Jackson shot at him at least once, according to authorities.

Jackson told authorities he was attempting to keep his gun away from the victim, and while doing so, the gun accidentally discharged a round into his left leg, authorities say.

He stated he wasn’t sure if the victim grabbed the gun, causing him to shoot himself, according to authorities.

Authorities say Jackson did tell authorities he shot at the victim once when he was running away.

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Jackson told authorities he was not sure whether he shot himself in the right leg or not.



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Augusta Honors Joyner on Senior Day, Rolls Past Middle Georgia 91-71 – Augusta University

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta men’s basketball celebrated Senior Day in style Saturday afternoon, rolling past Middle Georgia, 91-71 in Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars honored senior Evan Joyner prior to tipoff, then matched the moment with a complete performance on both ends to improve to 12-17 overall and 7-12 in Peach Belt play.

Tobias Prall led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting and knocked down 5-of-6 from three to pace a balanced Augusta attack. Luis Nonfon followed with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Charlie McBeath added 16 points and seven rebounds, going 3-for-6 from beyond the arc.

Augusta used an early burst to take control and carried a 42-34 lead into the break before opening the second half with steady offensive execution and turnovers turned into points. The Jaguars scored 23 points off turnovers and got 50 points from the bench in the win.

Joyner finished with 12 points and six rebounds in his Senior Day start, while Elías Pálsson chipped in eight points in 16 minutes. Camryn Pacheco anchored the ball movement with eight assists, adding three rebounds and two steals.

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Middle Georgia was led by Krishen Atwal’s 20 points off the bench. OT Delancy added 15 points, while Trevon Ragland finished with 10. Milique Smith pulled down 10 rebounds for the Knights.

Augusta shot 49.2% from the floor (30-of-61) and hit eight threes, while Middle Georgia shot 53.2% overall but was limited to 3-of-13 from three.

Augusta returns to action Wednesday, Feb. 25, hosting the final home doubleheader of the regular season at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars will face North Georgia at 7:30 p.m., following the women’s game at 5:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at AugustaJags.com.



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Balanced Scoring Attack Leads the Augusta Women to an Easy Win on Senior Day – Augusta University

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Augusta, Ga. – Six Augusta players had at least eight points as the Augusta University women rolled Middle Georgia 69-44 on senior day at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, the Jaguars clinch a first round home game in the upcoming Peach Belt Conference tournament. The Jaguars improve to 13-6 in the conference and 18-8 overall. The Knights are 9-9 in conference play and 16-9 overall.

Amari Jackson led the Jags with 15 points and eight rebounds. Quinasia Abercrombie added 11 points as did Camerah Langston, who tallied a career high. Langston also hit three three-pointers. 

The Jaguars led 31-23 at the half and then dominated the final 20 minutes outscoring the Knights 38-21. AU’s defense was outstanding and held Middle Georgia to 26% shooting for the game while the Jags hit on 47% of their shots. AU was out rebounded but forced 21 Middle Georgia turnovers. The Jaguars also went 9-18 from three-point range while the Knights made just 1 of 18.  

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Elyse Autrey and Sa’Niah Dorsey each had nine points with Cierra McGinlay added eight points in the winning effort. 

Augusta wraps up the regular season on Wednesday night when they host North Georgia with tip-off scheduled for 5:30 p.m. 

 



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Frank Booker, Augusta sports figure, dies at 61

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Frank Booker, a former Westside High School athlete and professional basketball player, has died. He was 61.

Booker played collegiate basketball at Bowling Green before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1987.

He later signed a professional contract in Iceland, where he led the league in scoring three times and was named an All-Star four times.

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