One killed after shooting on Winesap Way in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One man died Wednesday evening at a hospital after a shooting on Winesap Way, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said deputies located a male victim with a gunshot wound about 7:30 p.m. on the 3400 block of Winesap Way.

The victim was transported to Wellstar Medical Center, where he died, the agency said.

Violent crime investigators and crime scene technicians were on the scene until around 10:30 p.m.

Our News 12 crew reported a large number of sheriff’s deputies, K-9 units and drones on the scene.

At the home, investigators focused on a damaged vehicle in the yard.

The car, which had damage and debris across it, was photographed by investigators.

The tow truck arrived about 10:20 p.m. to remove the vehicle from the property, but the exact connection between the vehicle and the shooting remains unknown.

The home itself also showed damage to its side wall, according to our News 12 crew.

Neighbors say this is a quiet neighborhood where the most interesting thing that usually happens is speeding.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the victim’s family by the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.

Coroner Mark Bowen says an autopsy has been scheduled.

Authorities have not released information about possible suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 706-821-1020. Callers can remain anonymous.

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