Augusta Best Buy Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Injured in Domestic Dispute
AUGUSTA, G.A. — A domestic dispute turned deadly Sunday evening outside a Best Buy in Augusta, leaving two people dead and another hospitalized, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Gunfire Erupts in Parking Lot
Deputies responded just after 6 p.m. to reports of multiple gunshots at the Best Buy parking lot on Walton Way Extension.
When officers arrived, they found two victims with severe gunshot wounds. Both were later pronounced dead by the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.
Third Victim Injured
A third person was also struck by gunfire but is listed in stable condition at a nearby hospital, officials confirmed.
Witnesses told investigators the violence appeared to stem from a domestic dispute among those involved.
Investigation Ongoing
Chief Deputy Lewis Blanchard said deputies have reviewed camera evidence and witness accounts, concluding that the shooting was domestic-related and posed no broader threat to the public.
Detectives are continuing to analyze surveillance footage from the store and nearby businesses as the investigation develops.
Community Impact
The shooting shocked shoppers and employees who were caught in the chaos outside the busy retail center.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims, but emphasized the situation was isolated and not linked to wider community violence.
Deadly disputes like this highlight the dangers of domestic violence escalating in public spaces, leaving families and bystanders reeling.
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