An Augusta woman and a baby were found dead inside their home on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Tiara Jennings, 30, and her infant son was found deceased inside the residence on the 1600 block of Chase Creek Court. Both were pronounced dead on the scene 7:05 p.m. Saturday. An autopsy has been scheduled for both.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says they were called about 4:15 p.m. Saturday to the home in reference to deceased persons, according to Sgt. John Perry.
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“Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female and male infant deceased inside the residence,” the sergeant said in a press release.
No information on the nature or cause of the deaths was announced, but it was not labeled a homicide.
Autopsies are scheduled to determine the cause of death, Coroner Mark Bowen said.
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