Deputies arrest suspect after murder in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A shooting in Richmond County left one male victim dead Sunday evening, according to officials.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3400 block of Lucie Street at 6:45 p.m., where they found one male victim with an apparent gunshot wound, officials say.

The victim, identified as John Bennett, 60, was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:37 p.m., according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.

A criminal investigation immediately began, which resulted in issuing warrants on Kenneth Murray Jr, a 40-year-old male of the same address, who had fled the scene, authorities say.

Within three hours, deputies Murray and took him into custody without incident at 9:56 p.m. in the 2200 block of Rosier Road.

Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley provided a statement: “Violence in any form is tragic but violence within families and between people who live together is especially heartbreaking. Too often these situations begin with anger frustration or unresolved conflict that continues to build until it reaches a point of no return.”

Brantley encourages anyone who is struggling or feels a situation is escalating to reach out for help before it leads to irreversible consequences.

The investigation is ongoing.

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