Augusta, GA
“I’ll kill you right now:” Sheriff’s office provides update on Augusta Burger King incident
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the incident that happened last month at the Burger King on Deans Bridge Road.
Deputies initially went to the restaurant on Jan 22 shortly after 5:30 p.m. for a physical altercation with reports of shots fired.
After arriving, investigators determined that Octavione Collier and another person had been involved in a verbal and physical confrontation inside the restaurant.
They were both initially charged with disorderly conduct related to fighting, and a firearm was secured at the scene.
Due to the reported presence of a handgun during the incident, investigators reviewed all statements and evidence to determine whether additional charges were appropriate.
During the investigation, the other person involved said Collier pulled out a firearm during the altercation. The business manager said she heard someone yell that shots were going to be fired. A witness on the scene told investigators that Collier told the individual, “I’ll kill you right now,” while he could see a firearm in Collier’s waistband, according to authorities.
Deputies located Collier at the scene and detained him.
Officials say during a mirandized interview, Collier said that the firearm had been in his waistband during the altercation before he placed it inside a vehicle at the scene, where deputies located the firearm.
Based on witness statements, Collier’s admission, and the recovery of the firearm, investigators determined additional charges were warranted, officials say.
Collier was charged with terroristic threats and acts and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
On February 13, 2026, Collier was denied bond.
“I want to commend our initial responding deputies for their quick response and professionalism in securing the scene and ensuring that no one was seriously injured. Their actions helped bring a dangerous situation under control. I also want to recognize our investigators for their thorough follow-up and commitment to ensuring that the appropriate charges were pursued based on the evidence,” said Sheriff Eugene Brantley.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The South Augusta YMCA will not renew its lease at the Tobacco Road location, the Y confirmed.
The shopping center is being sold, and the current lease ends in October.
The Y has not announced a final day at the current location. Officials said they plan to announce that date and next steps for South Augusta later this month.
The YMCA said it still plans to serve South Augusta after the lease expires.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man who was previously wanted for questioning in an Augusta deadly shooting has now been charged with murder in the case, according to authorities.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says Kemfton Quewanaki Kenon, 27, was arrested on Friday in connection to the shooting death of Khyla Rodriguez, of Augusta.
Kenon is booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during a crime, according to jail bookings.
Rodriguez, 25, was found dead after deputies received a call about a shooting on May 15 at 1:11 a.m. on Cameron Drive.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said Rodriguez was pronounced dead at 2:27 a.m.
Kenon was previously wanted for questioning in the case and was located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He was interviewed and arrested on an unrelated warrant.
Deputies were also interviewed two other subjects in the case. They were not arrested in the case.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – People who live in South Augusta are raising concerns about the future of the Family Y on Tobacco Road.
Officials say the facility has been operating at a loss for years, and have had a low number of memberships. The location also has a new owner. The cost of the lease is too high and the facility is also in need of renovations, which are said to be costly.
“The reality is we couldn’t afford the current lease that we were in,” said Catie McCauley, president and CEO of Family Y of Greater Augusta. “Over the last 10 years we’ve been subsidizing this lot. So we got to look at a model that we can sustain for the next several generations not just the next couple years.”
The location is set to close in October, but officials say they are working with community members and contractors for a new building that they can move into and are committed to staying in South Augusta.
Photojournalist credit: Gary Hipps
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