Two people were shot on I-20 Sunday afternoon, forcing them to pull over before Richmond County Deputies arrived to help. The victims are now receiving medical care at the hospital.
🔍 What We Know: Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire near mile marker 196 on I-20 around 4:29 p.m. on June 29, according to Lt. Kelly, the department’s spokesperson.
When deputies arrived, they found two victims who had pulled to the roadside with apparent gunshot wounds. Both were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
🚨 Why It Matters: The shooting happened on one of Augusta’s busiest highways during daylight hours, raising concerns about public safety on a major transportation route used by thousands of people daily.
🤔 What We Don’t Know: Authorities haven’t released information about potential suspects, the victims’ conditions, or what led to the shooting. The sheriff’s office described the case as “an active investigation” with no further details available.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
