Above video: Mall shopper describes what she sawUpdate 6 p.m.: The RCSO released the following statement on its Facebook page: “Today, at approximately 1:15 p.m., multiple calls were received by 911 regarding a shooting taking place at the Augusta Mall. Within 90 seconds, multiple units from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) and the Richmond County Marshal’s Office arrived on scene.Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim who had been shot. A Marshal’s deputy immediately began CPR while RCSO units secured entrances and exits to ensure those leaving the mall were checked before exiting the property.Mall security played an essential role in the response. Thanks to prior planning, security personnel quickly provided officers with video, photos, and suspect descriptions that were broadcast immediately to responding officers. One suspect was apprehended on mall property and another was caught while fleeing toward a nearby gas station by road patrol deputies.The RCSO Incident Commander distributed photos via text and email to all responding units and agencies, maintaining constant communication with commanders throughout the incident. The RCSO SWAT Team secured the perimeter and cleared parking lots and vehicles, while the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, working with an RCSO liaison, systematically cleared all interior hallways, bathrooms, and businesses inside the mall.Agencies assisting in today’s response included:•Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)•Richmond County Board of Education Police (RCBOE)•Richmond County Marshal’s Office•Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)•Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)•Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)•Mall SecurityCentral EMS and the Augusta Fire Department treated and transported the gunshot victim along with two additional individuals inside the mall who suffered unrelated minor medical issues.Video footage indicates that today’s incident began as a fistfight that quickly escalated when one individual drew a firearm. All businesses inside the mall were cleared one by one, and individuals were safely escorted out by RCSO and CCSO deputies.Sheriff Eugene Brantley stated: “Today’s incident is yet another reminder of how quickly senseless violence can turn deadly. While we cannot prevent every bad act, we will always respond with speed, professionalism, and determination to keep our community safe. Violence has no place in Augusta, and together with our partners and citizens, we will continue working every day to stop it before it starts.””Update 4:20 p.m.: Authorities say the victim in the shooting has died. Two people are in custody, and investigators are searching for two more persons of interest.”It all started as a fight at first, which ended up going from a fist fight to one of the subjects pulling out a firearm and shooting the other one,” said Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley. Update 3 p.m.: According to the sheriff’s office, one person was shot. Two are currently in custody and investigators are searching for a third.”We are still on scene dealing with multiple issues at this time, and still searching for one individual,” the RCSO posted on social media. “One person shot in total. Deputies are having to clear store by store to look for anybody that is still inside hiding and or possibly having a medical emergency. This process will take a while, so we thank you for your patience and cooperation in advance!”Below: Video of law enforcement responseUpdate 2:10 p.m.: The RCSO is reporting it has 2 subjects in custody and the Augusta Mall is closed until further notice.Initial report:Authorities in Georgia report there is an active shooter situation at a shopping mall.According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies have responded to the Augusta Mall.”PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA – for your safety and as you could interfere with the work of the deputies! Please be safe, and follow our page for further updates!”Additional details have not been released. Check back for updates.TRENDING STORIESGabrielle staying a major hurricane, plus two other areas we are watching‘Inches Away’: Savannah neighbors react to bullets flying through windows in Airbnb shootoutEffingham County Restaurant Scare: Co-owner recalls chaos when ‘rowdy’ customer returned with gun
Above video: Mall shopper describes what she saw
Update 6 p.m.:
The RCSO released the following statement on its Facebook page:
“Today, at approximately 1:15 p.m., multiple calls were received by 911 regarding a shooting taking place at the Augusta Mall. Within 90 seconds, multiple units from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) and the Richmond County Marshal’s Office arrived on scene.
Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim who had been shot. A Marshal’s deputy immediately began CPR while RCSO units secured entrances and exits to ensure those leaving the mall were checked before exiting the property.
Mall security played an essential role in the response. Thanks to prior planning, security personnel quickly provided officers with video, photos, and suspect descriptions that were broadcast immediately to responding officers. One suspect was apprehended on mall property and another was caught while fleeing toward a nearby gas station by road patrol deputies.
The RCSO Incident Commander distributed photos via text and email to all responding units and agencies, maintaining constant communication with commanders throughout the incident. The RCSO SWAT Team secured the perimeter and cleared parking lots and vehicles, while the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, working with an RCSO liaison, systematically cleared all interior hallways, bathrooms, and businesses inside the mall.
Agencies assisting in today’s response included:
•Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)
•Richmond County Board of Education Police (RCBOE)
•Richmond County Marshal’s Office
•Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
•Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
•Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
•Mall Security
Central EMS and the Augusta Fire Department treated and transported the gunshot victim along with two additional individuals inside the mall who suffered unrelated minor medical issues.
Video footage indicates that today’s incident began as a fistfight that quickly escalated when one individual drew a firearm. All businesses inside the mall were cleared one by one, and individuals were safely escorted out by RCSO and CCSO deputies.
Sheriff Eugene Brantley stated: “Today’s incident is yet another reminder of how quickly senseless violence can turn deadly. While we cannot prevent every bad act, we will always respond with speed, professionalism, and determination to keep our community safe. Violence has no place in Augusta, and together with our partners and citizens, we will continue working every day to stop it before it starts.””
Update 4:20 p.m.: Authorities say the victim in the shooting has died.
Two people are in custody, and investigators are searching for two more persons of interest.
“It all started as a fight at first, which ended up going from a fist fight to one of the subjects pulling out a firearm and shooting the other one,” said Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley.
Update 3 p.m.: According to the sheriff’s office, one person was shot. Two are currently in custody and investigators are searching for a third.
“We are still on scene dealing with multiple issues at this time, and still searching for one individual,” the RCSO posted on social media. “One person shot in total. Deputies are having to clear store by store to look for anybody that is still inside hiding and or possibly having a medical emergency. This process will take a while, so we thank you for your patience and cooperation in advance!”
Below: Video of law enforcement response
Update 2:10 p.m.:
The RCSO is reporting it has 2 subjects in custody and the Augusta Mall is closed until further notice.
Initial report:
Authorities in Georgia report there is an active shooter situation at a shopping mall.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies have responded to the Augusta Mall.
“PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA – for your safety and as you could interfere with the work of the deputies! Please be safe, and follow our page for further updates!”
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