Authorities are investigating the shooting death of 50-year-old Chavious Kimmerlin, found dead Thursday morning inside his home on the 500 block of Highland Avenue in Augusta.
At approximately 7:13 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arriving, officers discovered Kemmerlin unresponsive and with at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by the coroner at 8 a.m. No additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting have been released, as investigators continue to gather information.
Coroner Mark Bowen confirmed Kemmerlin’s identity and stated that an autopsy has been scheduled.
This marks the second violent incident involving Kemmerlin. In May 2016, Kemmerlin was the victim of a brutal assault when Gerald Wayne Polk struck him multiple times in the head with a metal handle from a floor jack.
The assault, which took place at a separate location in Augusta, caused serious injury, though Kemmerlin’s condition was later reported as stable and non-life-threatening after he was transported to the hospital for treatment. Polk was later sentenced to three years in prison for the aggravated assault.
This marks the county’s 44th homicide this year. No arrest or suspect has been announced.
