UPDATE: One person shot near downtown Augusta - WFXG FOX54 Augusta - Your News One Hour Earlier

UPDATE: One person shot near downtown Augusta

Posted: Updated:

By Mark Barber - bio | email

By Lauren Powell - bio | email

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) -

UPDATE: Deputies have identified the victim in a Sunday shooting. Officials say Darius Vontrell Cobb was shot along the 200 Block of East Boundary.

Cobb was shot twice, once to the right side of his buttocks and the other on his right ring finger. He was taken to Georgia Regents Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Cobb was very uncooperative with investigators and refused to assist in the investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY:

One person was rushed to the hospital following a shooting near downtown Augusta, according to Richmond County Dispatch.

The shooting happened at the corner of East Boundary and Greene Street about 2 p.m. Sunday.

We don't know how serious the injuries of the hospitalized person are or what caused the shooting yet.

Dispatch says they do not have a shooter in custody.

Local NewsMore>>
Ga. troopers increasing holiday weekend patrols
Ga. troopers increasing holiday weekend patrols
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:48:56 GMT
Augusta is a hot spot this weekend as holiday travelers pass by the Georgia—South Carolina border. For many, that means traffic and it also means more law enforcement on the road. Georgia state troopersMore >>
Georgia state troopers have increased patrols during the holiday weekend and will have a few checkpoints throughout the CSRA.More >>
Teen dies from fatal car crash in Aiken Co.
Teen dies from fatal car crash in Aiken Co.
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:09:50 GMT
One teen is dead after a fatal car accident in Aiken County this morning The Aiken County Coroner's Office confirmed Ricky Marquez, 19, died after the car he was riding in left the roadway and struck severalMore >>
An Aiken County teen is dead after severe head injuries from a fatal car accident this morning.
More >>
Oklahoma natives hold local fundraiser
Oklahoma natives hold local fundraiser
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:31:35 GMT
Oklahoma natives are raising money to help tornado victims who are now forced to rebuild their town after an EF-5 twister ripped through Moore, Oklahoma last Monday. "Every little bit helps," said ValliMore >>
Oklahoma natives are raising money to help tornado victims who are now forced to rebuild their town after an EF-5 twister ripped through Moore, Oklahoma last Monday.More >>
National Hills residents upset over proposed apartment complex
National Hills residents upset over proposed apartment complex
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:51:03 GMT
Eileen Faucette-Robinson is fed up with the problems; years of problems, from what she says is a result of an apartment complex towering over her backyard."Situations like this where there is a healthMore >>
Eileen Faucette-Robinson is fed up with the problems; years of problems, from what she says is a result of an apartment complex towering over her backyard.More >>
Georgia-Carolina Council: 85% of surveyed constituents oppose allowing gays to join Boy Scouts
Georgia-Carolina Council: 85% of surveyed constituents oppose allowing gays to join Boy Scouts
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:45:01 GMT
The Georgia-Carolina Council for the Boy Scouts of America voted against allowing gays to join the Boy Scouts. They say they voted against changing the membership standards because 85% of the 2,700 constituentsMore >>
The Georgia-Carolina Council for the Boy Scouts of America voted against allowing gays to join the Boy Scouts.More >>
Mobility sues over open meetings law
Mobility sues over open meetings law
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:45:32 GMT
Mobility Transit Services, the company that runs the Augusta Public Transit, is suing the City of Augusta after they claim their contract was unlawfully terminated. "The Augusta Commission in a meetingMore >>
Mobility Transit Services, the company that runs the Augusta Public Transit, is suing the City of Augusta after they claim their contract was unlawfully terminated.More >>
Son, brother of South Augusta murder victims charged with their deaths
Son, brother of South Augusta murder victims charged with their deaths
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:53:19 GMT
Ryan David Jones/Source: RCSO
Friends and neighbors now say the Jones Family, Edna, Roosevelt, and Russell, are the victims of a suspected triple homicide in South Augusta.The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has been investigatingMore >>
The Richmond County Sheriff Office has charged Ryan David Jones with 3 counts of Murder and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.More >>
Bicyclist killed on Peach Orchard Road
Bicyclist killed on Peach Orchard Road
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:54:11 GMT
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has confirmed a bicyclist has been struck and killed on Peach Orchard Road.Robert Donald Holden, Jr, of Hephzibah, was pronounced dead at the scene on the 3500 blockMore >>
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has confirmed a bicyclist has been struck and killed on Peach Orchard Road.More >>
Fort Gordon remembers fallen soldiers in Memorial Day service
Fort Gordon remembers fallen soldiers in Memorial Day service
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:00:17 GMT
For 12 years Denise Glasford's sister fought in the Army, but died last year on Memorial Day. "Thinking about her and wishing she was still here with us," Glasford said. "It's been a tough year for the family." GlasfordMore >>
Glasford and her niece and nephew are three of dozens of family members paying tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Here at Fort Gordon's Warrior Remembrance Memorial Day Ceremony, they're honoring those killed, and remembering those they left behind. Soldiers say the national holiday is much more than a day off from work to barbeque and celebrate.More >>
Deputies investigating shooting at Cedar Grove Apartments
Deputies investigating shooting at Cedar Grove Apartments
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:43:19 GMT
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Cedar Grove Apartments.That's off of Deans Bridge Road.Residents in the area say that two people were shot and taken to the hospital.More >>
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Cedar Grove Apartments.More >>

Home: TMZ; America Now; Sunbelt AgNet; Right This Minute; Sign up for Email Alerts

News: Local; Crime; Regional; National; Send a news tip

Weather: First Alert Weather; Interactive Radar; Weather reports by zip code; School Closings

Sports: Victory Lane on Fox; Baseball; NBA/WNBA; Auto Racing; NFL; Golf; Tennis

Stay Connected: Most Popular Stories; Most Popular Videos; Video Gallery; Facebook; Twitter; RSS; Submit Your Photos and Videos; FCC Public File; publicfile@wfxg.com; (706) 650-5400; EEO Report; Closed Captioning

UPDATE: One person shot near downtown Augusta - WFXG FOX54 Augusta - Your News One Hour Earlier

UPDATE: One person shot near downtown Augusta

Local NewsMore>>

EXPLORE WFXG.COM