Augusta, GA
Augusta wife-killing suspect goes from hospital to jail
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta man accused of killing his spouse was booked into Richmond County jail Friday after being launched from the hospital the place he’d been since he was injured in a shootout with deputies two days earlier, in accordance with authorities.
In the meantime, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation stated it’s investigating deputies’ capturing of the suspect, Shawn Gunn, 52.
The company additionally revealed that the physique of homicide sufferer Commen Gunn, 48, was present in an upstairs toilet of the townhome the place she was shot within the 200 block of Brandywine Place.
Deputies stated that as they have been responding to the capturing at 9:42 p.m. Wednesday, they contacted Shawn Gunn, 52, who was inside the house.
Deputies tried to get him to come back out of the house, however he refused, in accordance with authorities.
He’s anticipated to face expenses of homicide and possession of a firearm or knife throughout against the law.
It’s normal apply for the GBI to conduct an unbiased investigation shootings by regulation enforcement officers within the state.
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He then shot on the deputies from the entrance door, in accordance with the GBI.
Deputies returned fireplace, capturing the suspect, who was taken to an area hospital for remedy.
By Friday afternoon, he’d been launched from the hospital and was in Richmond County jail.
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As soon as the investigation is full, it is going to be given to the Augusta Judicial Circuit District Legal professional’s Workplace for assessment, in accordance with the GBI.
No officers have been injured within the incident, which was the twenty third officer-involved capturing the GBI has been requested to analyze in 2023.
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Anybody with details about the case is requested to name the GBI at 706-595-2575. Nameless ideas will also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, visiting https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online or downloading the See One thing, Ship One thing cellular app.
Over the previous month, that is the second home state of affairs that has resulted in demise throughout the CSRA. Ruth Ann Whitaker, 70, was shot inside a house by her husband, Richard Whitaker, on March 7 in Aiken, in accordance with authorities.
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