Augusta, GA

2nd suspect arrested in connection to Augusta Mall shooting in April

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2 months ago

November 4, 2024

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2nd suspect arrested in connection to Augusta Mall shooting in April

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting at the Augusta Mall in April.

Kaysean Quashar Nealy, 21, was arrested on Wednesday, according to jail bookings.

Arrest warrants state on April 28, around 1:30 p.m., Nealy assaulted the victim with a deadly weapon by firing at least one bullet from a gun into the victim’s back and right hand.

We previously reported that authorities were still looking for Samoney Tanksley, 26, in relation to the incident. We have reached out to learn if Tanksley is still being sought.

Days after the shooting, deputies announced the arrest of Tybrea Elester Nicole Nelson, 24, of Martinez, on two counts of aggravated assault for her role in the shooting.

Tybrea Nelson(Contributed)

She’s not accused of being the shooter but of being present during the shooting and driving the getaway vehicle.

Arrest warrants also accuse Nealy of assaulting another victim by firing at least one bullet from the gun towards the area of the victim.

The victim did not have any visible injuries, according to the warrants.

Nealy is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime.

Records show Nealy is being held in the Richmond County Detention Center.

On the possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime charge, bond was set at $5,700, according to jail bookings. For the two counts of aggravated assault, bond was not set.

“It was surreal. The whole thing’s surreal,” said Oscar Maldonado, who was at the mall when the drama erupted. “It’s kind of like when you see that happen in a movie – it kind of felt like what you see in a movie.”

A report of gunfire shut down Augusta Mall on April 28, 2024.(WRDW)

This incident comes amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 150 lives across the CSRA in two years. It’s affected communities large and small on both sides of the Savannah River. But as the largest city in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs, and many of the victims as well as the suspects have been young men.

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Suspect arrested in broad-daylight murder of 50-year-old in Augusta

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8 hours ago

January 3, 2025

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Suspect arrested in broad-daylight murder of 50-year-old in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced an arrest in connection with a November fatal shooting in Augusta.

De’Narian Cobb, 25, of Waynesboro, is charged in connection with the Nov. 21 shooting death of Chavious Kimmerlin, 50, at Kimmerlin’s home in the 500 block of Highland Avenue.

Cobb was found around 7:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at his home in the 500 block of Eighth Street in Waynesboro after Richmond County and Burke County deputies went there to take him in for questioning in connection with the shooting.

During their interview with him, Richmond County investigators said they found enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant.

Cobb is currently at the Burke County Detention Center for charges that occurred in that jurisdiction.

Once the judicial process is completed in Burke County, Cobb will be extradited to Richmond County and booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on the charges of murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Richmond County deputies.

Kimmerlin’s slaying in broad daylight shocked those who lived and worked in the neighborhood.

A woman who works at the Wing Express across the street said the victim had just been there the night before getting food.

“It’s scary out here,” she said. “I just come into work every day and pray I make it back to my car.”

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22-year-old killed by crash in front of Fort Eisenhower

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18 hours ago

January 3, 2025

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22-year-old killed by crash in front of Fort Eisenhower

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man was killed in a crash Thursday morning in front of Gate 1 at Fort Eisenhower.

The crash occurred on Gordon Highway at Jimmy Dyess Parkway.

David Houck, 22 years old from Fort Eisenhower was attempting to cross Gordon Highway when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

Houck was taken to Wellstar/MCG Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:54 a.m.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

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Man, 22, dies in Augusta crash during morning work rush

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1 day ago

January 3, 2025

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Man, 22, dies in Augusta crash during morning work rush

An autopsy is scheduled for a 22-year-old man who died Monday in a two-vehicle collision.

David Houck of Fort Eisenhower was trying to cross Gordon Highway, where it intersects with Jimmie Dyess Parkway, when a vehicle traveling in the same direction hit Houck’s vehicle.

Houck was pronounced dead at 8:54 a.m. at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.

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