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.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of a string of armed robberies in Augusta, according to authorities.

Authorities say the suspect Dmond Jackson, 30, is wanted for several armed robberies that have occurred along Kissingbower Road, Deans Bridge Road, and Gordon Highway between March 24 and April 10.

Authorities say Jackson is accused of robbing TJ Mart located on the 1900 block of Kissingbower Road on running off on March 24, 25, 28 and April 10. Each time running of on foot toward Haynie Drive.

Jackson is also accused of robbing the BP station located at 2161 Gordon Highway on March 31 and the Dollar General located at 2549 Deans Bridge Road on April 8, according to authorities.

In each incident, the suspect entered the establishment pulled out a gun, jumped over the counter and demanded money from the victims, according to authorities.

After receiving the money the suspect would take the money, the victim’s phone and the gun and put it in a red pouch, authorities say.

Then after each robbery, the suspect would run off on foot, according to authorities.

Authorities say at least $2,000 has been stolen in these robberies.

Jackson is known to frequent the areas of Murphy Road and Douglas Street, authorities say.

He is considered armed and dangerous; use caution, authorities say.

Any information concerning this suspect, please contact officials at 706-821-1034, or any on-duty investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A suspect is wanted in connection to a shooting over a PlayStation at Azalea Park apartments, authorities said Friday.

Authorities say ZyRick Jackson, 18, of Augusta, is wanted in reference to a shooting that occurred on May 9 at the Azalea Park Apartments located at 1814 Fayetteville Drive.

Around 8:30 p.m., deputies say they arrived to the scene and saw the suspect, Jackson, who had been shot in both legs.

The victim told authorities, Jackson had pulled a firearm on him after an argument over a PlayStation 4.

He only tried to get the gun in defense, and when he ran away, Jackson shot at him at least once, according to authorities.

Jackson told authorities he was attempting to keep his gun away from the victim, and while doing so, the gun accidentally discharged a round into his left leg, authorities say.

He stated he wasn’t sure if the victim grabbed the gun, causing him to shoot himself, according to authorities.

Authorities say Jackson did tell authorities he shot at the victim once when he was running away.

Jackson told authorities he was not sure whether he shot himself in the right leg or not.

Jackson is described as five feet and nine inches in height, 120 pounds in weight, with black hair and brown eyes, officials say.

Jackson should be considered armed and dangerous, according to authorities. ZyRick Jackson has warrants on file with this agency at this time.

Anyone who comes in contact with Jackson or has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Monga or any on-call Investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1034.

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