AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 27-year-old woman was found shot dead Saturday morning, and authorities are looking for the suspect.

Officials say Laquana Lang, 27, was shot dead in the 500 block of Hines Street.

Lang was found inside the home with at least one gunshot wound and pronounced dead around 11:06 a.m., according to Coroner Mark Bowen.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said it had detained a suspect, but then later said it was looking for Davante Denzel Parks, 26, on charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection with the shooting.

Authorities released a photo of him and said he’s 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 22 pounds.

He’s known to frequent the Allen and Jennings Homes neighborhoods and should be considered armed and dangerous, deputies said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Sean Morrow, or any violent crimes investigator at 706-432-5281 or 706-821-1020.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

The shooting comes amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 170 lives in a little over two years across the CSRA.

The crime outbreak has affected communities large and small, but as the biggest city in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The victim of a shooting on Hines Street has been identified according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office.

On Saturday, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirmed Laquana Lang, 27, was the victim of the Hines Street shooting.

Officials say the homicide occurred Saturday morning in the 500 block of Hines Street.

The victim was declared dead on the scene at 11:06 a.m.

Deputies say a suspect has been detained by investigators.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

The shooting comes amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 170 lives in a little over two years across the CSRA.

The crime outbreak has affected communities large and small, but as the biggest city in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs.

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Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 6, 2024, Laura Holton Felton, 55, loving wife of Stephen Felton.

Laura was a native of Augusta, GA and a graduate of T.W. Josey High School. She also attended Augusta Technical College. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered with the Alter Guild. She worked as an administrative assistant for Concrete Coatings of the South. Laura enjoyed hummingbirds, exercising and was an avid UGA fan. She loved her Yorkies Fargo and Romeo. Laura was a genuine, loving wife, mother, grandmother, child of God, and always put others first.

Family members in addition to her husband Stephen, include her sons: Matthew Gullette (Katie) and Jett Felton (Skye); grandchildren: Maddox Gullette, Grayson Gullette and Faith Felton; mother: Mary Holton; sisters: Andrea Williams (Tim) and Lisa Austin (Lee); uncle: Fred F. Marshalk; father-in-law: James Felton (Nancy) and mother-in-law: Katherine Felton Eason. She was preceded in death by her father Jimmy Holton.

The family will receive friends Monday prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the church. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 9, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Roger Schwartz officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Rob Baker, Jim Felton, Jett Felton, Dylan Williams, George Zumbro and Miles Williams.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 402 Aumond Road, Augusta, GA 30909.