Ricky Bernard Cooper, 55, was shot and killed at a convenience store on Broad Street in Augusta in October 2023. Deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at the Mom & Pop store in the 2000 block at about 7:35 p.m. Cooper suffered at least one gunshot wound, was taken to Wellstar MCG, and was pronounced dead at 8:02 p.m. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound and an autopsy was scheduled.

Investigators canvassed the area and sought public tips but did not release any information about a motive or persons of interest. The investigation remained ongoing and no arrests or suspect identifications had been announced. If anyone was in the Broad Street area that Thursday evening or has information about the shooting, please share what was seen or heard with investigators.