RCSO deputy shot assailant in downtown Augusta after being fired upon, authorities say

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – At approximately 1:05 a.m., deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division responded to the 200 block of Telfair Street following multiple 911 calls reporting a fight in progress involving several individuals and shots being fired.

Upon arrival, a deputy was fired upon. The deputy returned fire, hitting a person at least once. Evidence at the scene indicates multiple shots were fired, according to authorities.

Deputies immediately rendered first aid to the injured individual until EMS arrived. They were transported to a local hospital by Central EMS…

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