Authorities are investigating a shooting at an Augusta Waffle House that left one person dead.
The deadly shooting took place overnight at a Waffle House in the 1600 block of Gordon Highway, The Richmond County Coroner’s Office told The Augusta Chronicle.
The victim, who was shot at least once, has been identified as Nicklaus Wilson, 32, of Augusta, according to WRDW-12 in Augusta. Wilson was pronounced dead at 2:31 a.m. at the Augusta University Medical Center, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen told the media.
Andrew Deon Gaines, who was described as 5 feet, 8 inches and weighing 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting.
Gaines was last seen driving a stolen 2018 Kia Sportage, silver in color with South Carolina license plate 1897NL, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told the news station. Gaines is considered to be armed and dangerous. He has active warrants with the sheriff’s agency.
About 1:45 p.m., the vehicle was found, but the suspect is still at large.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Gaines or who may know his whereabouts is asked to contact Sgt. Chris Langford at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1083 or 706-821-1020.
This is a developing story.
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