On Tuesday afternoon, reports rang out across social media about a shooting situation at the Augusta Mall. This was confirmed by Richmond County Sheriff's Office and the Richmond County Marshall's Office.

People are asked to avoid the area.

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2:38 p.m. | Suspects in custody, mall closed

The sheriff's office confirmed that two suspects were taken into custody and the Augusta Mall is closed until further notice.

On April 28, 2024, a s hooting inside the mall 's Dillard's department store led to two arrests. Tybrea Elester Nicole Nelson, 24, was arrested April 29 and charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Kay-Sean Nealy, 20, was arrested after being detained in a traffic stop by Connecticut authorities.

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