Heavaugh Leigene Brooks, a 24-year-old male from Augusta, Georgia, was shot late on the night of Friday, November 21, 2025, while he was on the front porch of a home in the 1300 block of 10th Street. Multiple reports state that several people were gathered on the porch when an unknown assailant opened fire toward the group, striking Brooks at least once. Deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched around 10:55 p.m.
in response to calls of gunfire and a person hit, and when they arrived, they found the scene but learned that Brooks had already been taken from the location by private vehicle.
Brooks was rushed to Wellstar MCG Hospital in Augusta by those at the scene who were trying to get him help as quickly as possible. Despite intensive efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 22, around 2 a.m., from the gunshot injuries he sustained on the porch. Local coverage and memorial sites identify him by his full name and confirm that his death has been attributed to gun violence in Augusta on that date, underscoring that what began as a Friday night gathering ended in a fatal shooting that claimed his life.
Investigators processed the scene on 10th Street and recovered a firearm along with multiple shell casings, indicating that more than one round was fired toward the porch where Brooks and others were standing or sitting. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has classified the case as a homicide, and officials have repeatedly emphasized that the investigation is active and ongoing. However, the shooter has been described only as an unknown individual; no detailed description has been released publicly, and authorities have not disclosed any suspected motive for the attack.
As of the most recent reporting, law enforcement has not named any suspect or announced any arrests in connection with Brooks’s killing. Officials have instead appealed to the public for assistance, asking anyone who was in the area that night or who might have seen or heard anything relevant to come forward, stressing that even small details could help reconstruct exactly what happened and who was responsible. In local news and obituary-style remembrances, family and friends describe Brooks as someone remembered for his big heart, easy smile, and the sense of warmth and loyalty he brought to those around him. They speak of dreams and plans for his future that were abruptly cut short, and they continue to call for answers and justice in a case that, for now, remains unsolved.
