Gunfire on the afternoon of Friday, August 21, 2026, in the 3800 block of Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta left two people wounded and ended in the death of 21-year-old Ronald Wynn II. Deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office found a man and a woman at about 3:58 p.m.; both were taken to a local hospital. Ronald Wynn II was pronounced dead at 4:33 p.m. at Wellstar MCG Health. An autopsy was scheduled by the Richmond County Coroner’s Office to determine cause and manner of death.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division opened an active homicide investigation. Initial public releases gave few details about what led to the shooting, and the female victim’s name and condition were not released. No suspects, persons of interest, arrests or charges have been announced as the investigation continues.

If anyone witnessed the shooting in the 3800 block of Old Waynesboro Road or has information about the events of that afternoon, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.