2 Weekend Homicides In Richmond County and Another Death Ruled Suspicious
Two homicides have now been reported in Richmond County from over the weekend, while Coroner Mark Bowen said the cause of a third death has been ruled suspicious. Bowen announced…
Two homicides have now been reported in Richmond County from over the weekend, while Coroner Mark Bowen said the cause of a third death has been ruled suspicious.
Bowen announced today that 53-year-old Edward Goins of Augusta was shot Friday in the 2800 block of Waterside Drive.
Goins was taken to Wellstar MCG where he was pronounced dead at 1:08 am Saturday.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has not released any information about the shooting yet.
Man Murdered Saturday At Dollar General
It wasn't long after Goins died at Wellstar MCG that Bowen was called to the parking lot of the Dollar General store in the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Augusta.
The victim, 28-year-old Elias Jkhael Delk of Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:45 am.
Bowen said the cause of death was blunt force trauma.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
Suspicious Death Reported Friday
www.richmondcountyso.orgThe Richmond County Coroner's Office was called to the report of a death late Friday afternoon that officials said was suspicious.
A homeless male was found dead in a wooded area near the I-520 east bound ramp and Windsor Spring Road.
The victim was pronounced dead at 5:45 pm.
His name has not been released pending positive identification and notification of family members.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America
It's always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you're planning a big move. Now, there's a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.
The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, "From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list." Yikes.
Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let's look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the "FBI's most dangerous city" in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it's St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it's Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it's Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, "each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents." So, it's not all dismal. There is definitely hope.
So, what's the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. "The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high," the study states. "The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety." That said, I love Detroit, and even though it's good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don't write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.
Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the West
No. 1 on the FBI's list is Stockton, California, with a population of 308,348. Other cities in the top five include San Bernardino, California; Oakland, California; Anchorage, Alaska; and Pueblo, Colorado. Find the full FBI data here.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the South
No. 1 on the FBI's list is Baltimore, Maryland. Other cities in the top five include Memphis, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; Nashville, Tennessee; and New Orleans, Louisiana. Find the full FBI data here.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the Midwest
No. 1 on the FBI's list is St. Louis, Missouri. Other cities in the top five include Kansas City, Missouri; Rockford, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Find the full FBI data here.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the Northeast
No. 1 on the FBI's list is Hartford, Connecticut. Other cities in the top five include Buffalo, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Rochester, New York; and Bridgeport, Connecticut. Find the full FBI data here.
