AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tragedy struck early Tuesday morning, November 4th, as the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office delved into the details of two interconnected shooting incidents that left one individual dead.
Authorities were alerted to the situation at around 3:25 a.m. when gunshots echoed through the 3200 block of Heritage Circle. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 22-year-old Taequan Caldwell, who had been struck by gunfire. He was immediately rushed to Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center for urgent medical attention.
Preliminary findings from the Criminal Investigations Division paint a tense picture of the events leading up to the shooting. It appears that a heated argument erupted inside an apartment between Caldwell and 28-year-old Deunte Demario Myers from Deen Avenue. During this confrontation, Caldwell allegedly discharged his firearm towards Myers, prompting Myers to retaliate by shooting back and wounding Caldwell.
In the aftermath, no arrests were made at the scene. The matter is currently set to be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office to determine any further legal action.
During the altercation, Caldwell reportedly fired in Myers’ direction. Myers then returned fire, hitting Caldwell.
No charges were filed at the scene. The case will be forwarded to the D.A.’s Office for review.
Later that morning, around 7:35 a.m., deputies responded to the 2700 block of Deen Avenue regarding another report of shots fired and a person being shot.
Deputies located Deunte Demario Myers, the same individual involved in the earlier incident, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
He was transported to Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center where he later died at 8:13 a.m.
Following the investigation, warrants were issued for Tyrese Artavious Wesby, 21 years old, of Waynesboro, for murder and related charges.
Wesby turned himself in at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center Tuesday afternoon.
Richmond County Sheriff, Gino Brantlely, issued a statement regarding those shootings, “These incidents are a tragic reminder of how quickly disputes can escalate into violence. Our investigators are working diligently to determine the full circumstances surrounding both shootings. We extend our condolences to the family of Mr. Myers and ask the community to continue supporting one another while allowing the justice process to take its course. We remain committed to seeking the truth and ensuring accountability.”
Anyone with additional information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (706) 821-1020 or Crime Stoppers at (706) 793-STOP.
