In the late hours of a Tuesday in Augusta, Georgia, the life of 37-year-old Corey Lamont Thomas was tragically cut short. On September 28, 2021, Thomas was shot and killed at the Level 9 Bar & Lounge located on Damascus Road. The incident was one of several violent altercations at the establishment, which had a history of shootings and stabbings.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of the shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered Thomas with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office initiated a homicide investigation into the death of the Black male.
Despite the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the shooting. Information about any potential suspects or persons of interest has not been released by law enforcement officials. The case surrounding the death of Corey Lamont Thomas remains without a public resolution, leaving questions about the circumstances of his death and those responsible unanswered. The Level 9 bar has since faced scrutiny from city officials due to the repeated violence at the location.
