James West

Murdered
Case Description
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On December 3, 2024, 73-year-old James West was fatally shot in Augusta, Georgia. The incident occurred on Picquet Avenue, where authorities found West deceased at the scene. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office promptly initiated a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

In the days following the incident, law enforcement identified and apprehended a suspect in connection with West's death. The individual was arrested and charged with murder, though specifi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James West

    Male

    Black / African American

    Augusta

    GA

    2024-12-03

    73

    James

    West

    12/28/2024

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