In the early days of 2025, the city of Augusta was shaken by its first homicide of the year. On Tuesday, January 7th, 29-year-old Cattory McBride, a male resident, was tragically killed in a shooting on Walker Street. The incident prompted a swift investigation by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office as they worked to piece together the events that led to McBride's untimely death.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, authorities identified two suspects and sought public assistance in locating them. The individuals wanted in connection with the murder were identified as Damian Key and Trayvon Cummings. Both men were considered armed and dangerous. The search for the suspects continued for three days.
The case saw a significant development when both Damen Key and Travon Cummings voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement. Their decision to turn themselves in marked a crucial step forward in the investigation into the shooting death of Cattory McBride. While two suspects were in custody, reports indicated that authorities were still seeking at least one other individual who may have been involved in the incident that cut short the life of the young Augusta man.
