16-year-old wanted in aggravated assault case in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old wanted in connection with an aggravated assault.

Deputies responded to the 2300 block of Travis Pines Drive on May 18 after reports of shots being fired into a home, according to an incident report.

Investigators say Kawung Bentley Jr. is wanted in connection with the alleged shooting.

According to deputies, two people inside the home said they were lying in a bedroom when gunshots came through the bedroom window. One of the occupants said she ran to the bathroom and hid in the tub.

The other occupant told deputies he saw four males creeping around outside the residence before grabbing his weapon.

The occupant said the suspects then drove away in a Durango.

Deputies found four bullet holes in the bedroom window and about two bullet holes on the outside of the home near the window.

They also found two bullet holes in the rear window of a black Dodge Charger.

Investigators recovered two shell casings in the roadway in front of the home, along with a bookbag.

Anyone who comes into contact with Bentley is asked to call the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1080 or 706-821-1020.