Augusta, GA
Pendleton King Park reopens after 2 death investigations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The body of a missing woman found at a park during a separate investigation is raising questions.
On Tuesday, investigators responded to a shooting off Walton Way, which eventually led them to Pendleton King Park, where they found the suspect in that shooting dead, the same park where they found the missing woman.
Pendleton King Park has been around since the 1960s. Many come here to walk their dogs, play tennis, or be with family.
On Tuesday, deputies found two bodies within hours of each other.
It started at the intersection of Walton Way and Druid Park Avenue. In broad daylight, deputies found Lashonda Wilkerson shot at least one time.
Witnesses tell us they believe she was driving the white car that got towed away.
Deputies found the suspect’s vehicle two miles away at Pendleton King Park.
Deputies found Michael Brooks dead behind the wheel, and the coroner says he apparently shot himself sitting in his vehicle.
About three hours later, the coroner was called back to the park, where he found Quanda Ball dead in her car.
Deputies say Ball was reported missing five days prior. The coroner says she had been dead for a couple of days.
The park closed for a day.
Copyright 2024 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.