On a Sunday afternoon in Augusta, Georgia, tragedy struck at a hotel on Claussen Road, forever altering the life of 62-year-old Barry Monoochee Lew. On January 8, 2023, Richmond County deputies responded to a call of a shooting at the establishment at approximately 2:10 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Lew suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported the injured man to Augusta University Medical Center for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Barry Monoochee Lew succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Following his death, the coroner's office scheduled an autopsy to be performed.
The investigation into the shooting death of Barry Monoochee Lew was initiated and remains ongoing. As of now, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the incident has not been publicly released by law enforcement officials. The circumstances that led to the fatal shooting are still under investigation, and further details have not been made available.
