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Augusta Man Fatally Shot During Fight at His Home

Greg Rickabaugh
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Augusta Man Fatally Shot During Fight at His Home

The Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of 59-year-old James Dukes who was shot Thursday night during an altercation at his home on the 3500 block of Jonathan Circle in Augusta.

He died at Augusta University Medical Center at 2 a.m. Friday while being treated in the Shock Trauma Unit, Coroner Mark Bowen said.

No arrest has been announced by the sheriff’s office. Dukes will be transported to the GBI Lab for an autopsy today.

For more crime news, pick up today’s new edition of The Jail Report.

Elderly Man Fatally Shot on Augusta Street, Marking 49th Homicide

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Elderly Man Fatally Shot on Augusta Street, Marking 49th Homicide

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Augusta, bringing this year’s homicide count to 49.

At 11:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Picquet Avenue in response to reports of a shooting. The coroner said a male was found down in the street at Picquett Ave and Gordon Street.

The victim, identified as 73-year-old James West, was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday.

Authorities have not released any details about potential suspects. The incident is under active investigation and an autopsy is planned.

The fatal shooting marks the 49th homicide in Richmond County this year with four weeks to go. There were a total of 38 homicides last year.

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Cody Merrell

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Cody Merrell

MERRELL, CODY
Inmate ID#: 1011414
Home Address City: GROVETOWN
Drivers Lic State:

Bio:

    Sex: M   Race: W   Build: SLDR
    Height: 5’10”  Weight: 135
    Hair: BRO SHLE   Eyes: BRO

 

AgencyArrest Date
NAPS11-27-2024
07:49
Weekender: NO
Offense:
    Charge: Shoplifting / Shoplifting, value $2,000 or less
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $2,125.00

Pierre McKie

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Pierre McKie

MCKIE, PIERRE
Inmate ID#: 1000829
Home Address City: Beech Island
Drivers Lic State: SC

Bio:

    Sex: M   Race: B   Build: SLDR
    Height: 5’09”  Weight: 150
    Hair: BLK SHRT   Eyes: BRO

 

AgencyArrest Date
ADPS11-27-2024
08:08
Weekender: NO
Offense:
    Charge: Municipal / Violation of City Ordinance (use state code if possible)
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $465.00
    Charge: Assault / Assault & Battery 2nd degree
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $5,000.00

David Logue

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David Logue

LOGUE, DAVID
Inmate ID#: 1008552
Home Address City: Beech Island
Drivers Lic State: SC

Bio:

    Sex: M   Race: W   Build: SLDR
    Height: 5’07”  Weight: 145
    Hair: BRO BLDF   Eyes: GRN

 

AgencyArrest Date
SCHP11-27-2024
01:41
Weekender: NO
Offense:
    Charge: DUS / Driving under suspension, license not suspended for DUI – 3rd or sub. offense
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $2,100.00

Andrew Kennedy

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Andrew Kennedy

KENNEDY, ANDREW
Inmate ID#: 1007158
Home Address City: Beech Island
Drivers Lic State: SC

Bio:

    Sex: M   Race: W   Build: SLDR
    Height: 6’00”  Weight: 150
    Hair: BRO STLN   Eyes: BLU

 

AgencyArrest Date
NAPS11-28-2024
09:00
Weekender: NO
Offense:
    Charge: Firearms / Poss. of firearm or ammunition by person convicted of PWID, manufacturing, distr., or trafficking controlled substance
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $5,000.00

Markeese Jackson

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Markeese Jackson

JACKSON, MARKEESE
Inmate ID#: 1011429
Home Address City: North Augusta
Drivers Lic State: SC

Bio:

    Sex: M   Race: B   Build: SLDR
    Height: 5’06”  Weight: 145
    Hair: BLK SHRT   Eyes: BRO

 

AgencyArrest Date
NAPS11-30-2024
10:30
Weekender: NO
Offense:
    Charge: Domestic / Domestic Violence, 3rd degree
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $2,500.00

Rosalia Hernandez-Velasco

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Rosalia Hernandez-Velasco

HERNANDEZ-VELASCO, ROSALIA
Inmate ID#: 1011421
Home Address City: Aiken
Drivers Lic State:

Bio:

    Sex: F   Race: L   Build: MED
    Height: 5’05”  Weight: 110
    Hair: BLK STSL   Eyes: BRO

 

AgencyArrest Date
ADPS11-29-2024
03:12
Weekender: NO
Offense:
    Charge: Shoplifting / Shoplifting, value $2,000 or less
Case #:        Disposition: OPEN       Bond: $1,087.50
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