What happened: Around 1:10 a.m. early Wednesday, Richmond County deputies were called to the 1100 block of New Savannah Road in Augusta following reports of a shooting. Initially, there were two victims

What happened: Around 1:10 a.m. early Wednesday, Richmond County deputies were called to the 1100 block of New Savannah Road in Augusta following reports of a shooting. Initially, there were two victims.https://www.wrdw.com

Victims: On arrival, authorities found a 3‑year‑old child and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital. Tragically, the child later died. The child was pronounced dead at 2:20 a.m., according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.https://www.wrdw.com

Current status:

• The identity of the young victim remains private pending notification of next of kin.

• Details on the woman’s condition have not yet been disclosed.

• The investigation is ongoing, with no further information on suspects or motives released at this time.