AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Burke County man is accused of throwing an explosive device into a crowd on Broad Street and is now facing several charges.

It happened amid the extended July Fourth weekend as fireworks are in abundant supply – and in the same place where a shooting on a crowded sidewalk panicked downtown visitors nearly a month ago.

In this latest incident, Davon Reed, 25, is charged with possession of an explosive device to kill or injure and the obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

On July 5 around 1 a.m., while on routine patrol of 10th Street and Jones Street, deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office came in contact with Reed. Deputies observed Reed throwing an explosive device into a crowd of pedestrians at the intersection of Broad Street and 10th Street.

Deputies said there were approximately 20 pedestrians present when Reed shot the explosive device into the crowd.

While deputies attempted to detain Reed, Reed fled from deputies by foot, according to an incident report from The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

According to deputies, they commanded Reed to stop and Reed ignored the commands.

The incident report goes on to say Deputy Nicholas Boyd deployed his county-issued Taser X7, causing one probe to strike Reed in the lower right leg. The other probe did not strike Reed.

After failing to obtain neuromuscular incapacitation, Deputy Boyd then deployed his second taser cartridge. The second taser cartridge did not strike Reed.

While still running, Reed ran into the intersection of 10th Street and Jones Street, where he tripped and fell to the ground.

After falling to the ground, Deputy Boyd was able to handcuff and arrest Reed.

This arrest comes after News 12 received a video of what looks to be people throwing a device with sparks into the street.

News 12 has requested a mug for Reed and will continue to follow this story as more updates come.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said the shooting took place in the parking lot of 2622 Peach Orchard Road.

The coroner said 16-year-old Sadiq Brown of Wrens was shot at least one time and taken to Piedmont Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:34 p.m.

At 10:55 p.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a local hospital about a male subject who had been shot.

Upon arrival, deputies were informed that the male subject had been transported by car to the hospital with at least one gunshot wound.

There is no further information available at this time.

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Just a few months after the April shooting, the Augusta Mall saw another on the 4th of July.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported via news release that deputies responded to the mall at 3:38 p.m. for shots fired. Upon arrival they found one male that had been shot at least once. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Check back for update to this story as more information becomes available.

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