James J Sims III

Death by Force

James J. Sims III, a 34-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 11, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. The incident occurred outside the Kissingbower Package Shop, a liquor store located at 1773 Kissingbower Road. According to Deputy Coroner Kenneth Boose, Sims was shot at least once in the torso around 5:21 p.m. on that day. The shooting marked the first homicide of the year in Augusta. Despite the immediate response from law enforcement, no arrests were made at the sc ...Read More

The Augusta Chronicle: Shooting on Kissingbower Road leaves one dead

James J Sims III, age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial