On the evening of May 5, 2024, 22-year-old Jaleen Xavier Sumpter was found shot in the 2100 block of C Street near Lake Olmstead in Augusta and was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:45 p.m. Richmond County deputies responded after reports of gunfire. Another person suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.

The investigation produced arrests: 19-year-old Tydasia Hope of Augusta was charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting, and a 14-year-old male identified as Carnell Quiller was arrested and charged with murder; reports state Quiller is believed to be the gunman. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about the events on C Street that evening or knew Jaleen, please share what you know with investigators.