Deonte Sledge

Murdered
Case Description
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Deonte Ma'Lik Sledge, a 28-year-old resident of Augusta, Georgia, was fatally shot on November 25, 2023. The incident occurred at his residence on Blackstone Street West, where he was found in his vehicle. According to Coroner Mark Bowen, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 4:21 a.m. and Sledge was pronounced dead approximately 45 minutes later.

Sledge was known in the community and online by the nickname "Pill Cosby," under which he promoted his dealings in marijuana and pi ...Read More
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  • The Augusta Chronicle: Man killed in south Augusta neighborhood shooting

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    Victim Details

    Deonte Sledge

    Male

    Black / African American

    Augusta

    GA

    2023-11-25

    28

    Deonte

    Sledge

    12/08/2024

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