Christian White Obituary, AUGUSTA, Ga. — Christian White, 21, of Beech Island, South Carolina, has died after being shot in Augusta early Friday morning.
According to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the IGA parking lot at 3335 Deans Bridge Road shortly after midnight following a report of shots fired.
When deputies arrived, they discovered White inside the driver’s seat of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel transported him to Wellstar MCG for treatment.
Despite medical efforts, White later passed away from his injuries. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office indicated that he was pronounced dead at 1:43 a.m. Friday.
An autopsy has been scheduled as officials continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Inquiry Division responded to the scene and is handling the probe.
Authorities have not released additional information about what led to the shooting, whether a suspect has been identified, or whether anyone has been arrested. The probe remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080. Agencies reported callers may remain anonymous.
Christian White’s death at the age of 21 has left his family, friends and others who knew him mourning his loss. As investigators go on working to establish the circumstances of the shooting, condolences are extended to White’s loved ones during this difficult time.
Originally published at ObitNewsTrendy.
