Deadly Shooting in Augusta Overnight, Victim Identified
Richmond County investigators say a man was shot and killed in Augusta overnight.
Deputies were called to Sullivan Road near Hollis Road just before 3:00 a.m. Authorities say they found an unresponsive male who had been shot at least one time. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Theotis H. Hasan II of Hephzibah. An autopsy has been scheduled.
An investigation is underway and no other information is being released yet.
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