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Man killed in Richmond County shooting

By Shawn Cabbagestalk,

27 days ago

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — One person is dead following a shooting in Richmond County.

The Coroner’s Office responded to the 4300 block of Forest Rd. Hephzibah in reference to a homicide. Mikah Smith, 43, of 4300 block Forest Rd. Hephzibah was shot at least once and died at the scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

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Billy Diez

26d ago

Sort of like “there was a wreck somewhere in Augusta last week, and someone was injured.”

Guest

26d ago

I noted the absents of any arrest. Should we assume the shooting was in Self Defense?

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