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Four Suspects Sought in Edgefield Road Murder in North Augusta

Four suspects are being sought in connection with Wednesday’s deadly shooting in the 300 block of Edgefield Road in North Augusta. The Aiken County Sheriffs’ Office is looking for those…

four sought in deadly shooting July 17 at 356 Edgefield Road in North Augusta
Aiken County Sheriff's Office

Four suspects are being sought in connection with Wednesday's deadly shooting in the 300 block of Edgefield Road in North Augusta.

The Aiken County Sheriffs' Office is looking for those who are responsible for the death of 27-year-old James L. Wright Jr. He was shot at least one time just after 3:00 pm Wednesday. Deputies said his body was between two buildings when they arrived after getting the 911 call.

Investigators have released surveillance pictures of a vehicle and 4 Black male suspects that are believed to be suspects in Wright's murder.

Four Suspects Need to be Identified

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says video evidence recovered from cameras in the area show a light-colored Lexus SUV turning into a paved lot next to 356 Edgefield Road. Three armed suspects got out of the Lexus, armed with guns, and shot Wright.

According to investigators, the suspects were seen getting back into the Lexus. The vehicle turned left and drove on Edgefield Road toward I-20.

The suspects should be considered arms and dangerous.

Information is Needed to Help Solve This Crime

Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to Contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (803) 648-6811. Tips can also be sent via the Aiken County Sheriff's Office website at www.aikencountysheriff.net.

four suspects are being sought for the July 17 deadly shooting on Edgefield Road in North Augusta

SUSPECT VEHICLE FROM EDGEFIELD ROAD SHOOTING

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.