A dispute over $300 and allegations of fake pills ended in gunfire at an Augusta apartment complex. Sanquan V. Sims, 24, was shot and killed on May 23, 2019, at Magnolia Park on the 2000 block of Vandivere Road. Reports say the confrontation began when 27-year-old Patrick Noble demanded his money back after accusing Sims of selling him fake pain pills; when Sims refused a refund a fight followed.

A 28-year-old, Tony M. Darby, intervened in the altercation and is alleged to have shot Sims multiple times; Noble is also reported to have fired shots as Sims lay on the ground. Sims suffered seven gunshot wounds and died. Both Darby and Noble were arrested and charged with murder. Darby was later convicted of felony murder and a firearms charge and given life without parole plus five years, while Noble was acquitted of all counts. Sims family members reportedly relocated after receiving threatening social media posts.

If anyone knew Sanquan, saw events that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.