Woman in critical condition following attack by Augusta man

Terry Coleman

Date: June 19, 2025

Richmond County deputies say an Augusta man attacked a woman by striking her in the head on Wednesday, June 18.

Terry Coleman, 42, was arrested June 18 for aggravated assault. 

Deputies responded to Doctors Hospital just before 5 a.m. when a woman was brought in for treatment. Doctors said the woman was in critical condition after receiving a blow to the head that resulted in blunt force trauma. 

During the investigating, deputies discovered the incident occurred on the 3300 block of Young Forest Drive at approximately 1 a.m. While investigating, authorities identified Coleman as a suspect and he was arrested.

The investigation is still ongoing and no further information is available.

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