Sheriff to hold news conference on deputy’s shooting of suspect

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff Eugune Brantley is holding a press conference at 4 p.m. Wednesday regarding the officer-involved shooting from Tuesday night.

Deputies say they responded to the 4300 block of Peach Orchard Road just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a domestic dispute.

While on scene, deputies made contact with a man who had a firearm and pointed the weapon at deputies.

Another deputy discharged their service weapon, striking the man at least one time, according to the sheriff’s office.

The suspect was transported to Wellstar Medical Center for medical treatment.

The Columbia County Regional Use of Force Investigation Team responded to the scene. The team is now investigating the incident.

This is the second officer-involved shooting in Richmond County this year.

On Jan. 30, deputies respond to the 200 block of Telfair Street after 911 calls reported several individuals were involved in a fight. While on scene, deputies shot Joshua Derrelle Mormant, 28, of Augusta, after they were fired upon when arriving to the scene.

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