22-year-old killed in Augusta shooting

Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) – One person is dead after an early morning shooting in Augusta.

On Saturday, October 5, at 3:03 a.m. the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3500 block of Oakview Place in reference to a shooting.

Authorities say 22-year-old Stephon Jones, who lives at the complex, was shot at least one time in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 4:10 a.m. Saturday morning.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

No further information is available at this time.

Count on NewsChannel 6 for more details as they become available.

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