Sunday, July 29, 2018

UPDATE: Richmond County Investigators tell us the shooting death of Christopher Walker has been ruled as a justifiable homicide by reason of self-defense.

Investigators said they interviewed all individuals involved in the case. They charged the suspect, 28-year-old Mario McKie, with tampering with evidence.

No further charges are forthcoming at this time.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- One man is dead following a Sunday morning shooting in Augusta.

The Richmond County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of 38-year-old Christopher Walker of the 100 block of Parham Way. Officials say they responded to the call around 1:57 a.m. Sunday morning.

Investigators say Walker was shot at least one time and was transported to Augusta University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead just before 2:30 a.m. Walker will be transported to the GBI Lab for an autopsy.

We will bring you updates as they become available.