AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Two people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that left a 42-year-old Augusta man dead, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

Police said Mikeem Gaines, 22, and Garnett Gaines, 45, were both arrested on the 2800 block of Lumpkin Road on Aug. 26.

The alleged incident took place back on June 17, 2023. James Brinson was pronounced dead after a shooting on the 2000 block of Wharton Drive.

Both Gaines’ were charged with one count of Murder and committed to the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

According to RCSO, the individuals are mother and son.

This is a developing story.

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