An investigation is underway in Augusta after Richmond County deputies discovered a man dead on Lumpkin Road early Thursday morning, his body bearing signs of blunt force trauma.

Just The Facts:

• When: Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:15 a.m.

• Where: 2000 block of Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Georgia.

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• What happened: Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive man on the ground. Upon arrival, they found the man dead with visible blunt force injuries.

• Investigation status: Investigators were on the scene Thursday, but details remain limited.

What’s Next: The sheriff’s office has yet to release the identity of the deceased. Updates will follow as investigators gather evidence and seek more information from anyone who may have been nearby.