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Wanted: Augusta Man Accused in Tuesday Shooting

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GeterHere’s the man accused in Tuesday morning’s shooting at an apartment on Central Avenue in Augusta.

Troy Leon Geter is wanted for aggravated assault and weapon possession in connection with the 10 a.m. shooting on the 2100 block of Central Avenue.

Authorities released few details on the shooting. But WRDW-TV is quoting investigators at the scene as saying there was an altercation between two men in a top apartment. The victim was reportedly shot in the foot and was taken to the hospital where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Geter should be considered armed and dangerous and is possibly occupying a white in color Dodge Charger with an unknown tag.

If you know of the suspect’s location, please call Inv. Scot Herring at 706-821-1022 or any on duty Violent Crimes investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 821-1080. Callers can remain anonymous.

Geter is well-known to law enforcement with a long list of previous arrests that include battery, obstructing a 911 call, attempting to elude police, reckless conduct, and multiple counts of simple battery – family violence and driving while license suspended.

Cover Issue 828For more crime news, make sure to pick up this week’s edition of The Jail Report, sold in local gas stations. 

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Greg Rickabaugh
Greg Rickabaugh
Greg Rickabaugh is an award-winning crime reporter in the Augusta-Aiken area with experience writing for The Augusta Chronicle, The Augusta Press and serving as publisher of The Jail Report. Rickabaugh is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina and has appeared on several crime documentaries on the Investigation Discovery channel.
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