1 dead, teen arrested after Burke County shooting

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One person is dead and a teenager has been arrested after an overnight shooting in Burke County, authorities said.

Burke County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called around 1:13 a.m. on Sunday to the 200 block of Highway 23 for a physical altercation that escalated into a shooting.

On scene, deputies say they found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound.

Deputies rendered aid and performed CPR until Burke County Emergency Management Agency personnel arrived, officials said.

The victim was taken to Burke Health, where he later died, according to the sheriffs office.

Deputies say a juvenile was also taken for treatment of injuries sustained during the altercation.

Investigators later arrested a 16-year-old suspect, who was taken to the Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center, according to authroties.

The teen is charged with murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of a handgun by a person under 18 and tampering with evidence.

The investigation remains active.