Homicide Investigation Underway in Richmond County: 17-Year-Old Arrested, Victim Identified

A homicide investigation began Tuesday after a man was shot and killed in his Richmond County home. Deputies were called just after 3 pm to the 1400 block of Hephzibah-McBean Road after a reported shooting. "Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male victim who had been shot at least one time," according to a statement from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. The victim , now identified as 35-year-old Marciano Kirkland, died as a result of his injuries. An autopsy has been scheduled. Homicide Investigation Leads to Teen's Arrest Richmond County Investigators have announced the arrest of 17-year-old Jordan Walden of Augusta in connection with the deadly shooting. He's in custody charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. Investigators say the incident report is still not available, so information about the shooting has not been released yet. The investigation is still ongoing.