Jermaine V. Habersham, 37, died after an accidental shooting in Augusta, Georgia, on the afternoon of Sunday, February 9, 2025. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident occurred around 4 p.m. on the 1500 block of 15th Street when an adult male was showing a handgun to Habersham and the firearm discharged, fatally wounding him.

The identity of the person handling the firearm has not been released and no information about arrests or charges has been made public. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances of the shooting. Habersham, born February 24, 1987, was a resident of Augusta; funeral services were held.

If anyone knew Jermaine or was in the area that afternoon, does anyone have information that could help clarify what happened?