Road Rage Sparks Shooting in Augusta Today
A road rage incident late this morning in Augusta ended with one person being shot and taken to an area hospital.
Few details are available yet, but the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said they were called just before 11 am to Riverwatch Parkway and Claussen Road.
Road Rage Reported in High Traffic Area
A person riding a motorcycle was shot in the chest in a high traffic area in Richmond County.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but the person’s condition was not known.
The sheriff’s office has not commented on the other driver reportedly involved.
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