Richmond County shooting: 1 minor dead, 3 injured at Georgia’s auto store parking lot; probe on to find suspect

Upon arrival, officers found four juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene.

Of the three others who were taken to nearby hospitals, one is in critical condition while two are reported to be in stable condition, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the statement, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen also responded to the scene.

The crime scene covered a wide area, prompting the sheriff’s office to deploy additional personnel. Units from the Crime Suppression Team, K9 squads, and the SWAT Team were mobilised to assist in locating those responsible. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team also aided in the search through the Meadowbrook neighbourhood.

“Investigators are still currently on scene and interviewing individuals at this time,” read the statement by the Sheriff’s Office. “This incident is still in its early stages of investigation and no further information will be released at this time,” it added.

Updates on the incident would be shared as more details become available. No suspects or motive have been publicly identified yet.