One person has died following a shooting on the 2700 block of Deen Avenue in Augusta on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
Deunte Myers, 28, of Augusta was shot at least one time and transported by EMS to the hospital. Myers was pronounced dead at 8:13 a.m., Coroner Mark Bowen said.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 7:35 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting on the street, which is near Lumpkin Road. Deputies found a victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The individual was transported by ambulance to Wellstar MCG for treatment but later died.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate. No additional details have been released at this time.
