Deputies looking for suspect in Josey High School shooting

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding the suspect wanted in connection to a shooting Saturday afternoon.

Deputies say Jamel Robinson, 19, is wanted on two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm on school grounds, plus possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

The shooting happened at Josey High School’s homecoming game.

News 12 previously reported the incident happened at 5:24 p.m. outside of the football stadium. The Richmond County School District later confirmed the shooting happened when homecoming post-game tailgate was wrapping up.

According to deputies, an altercation took place before the shooting, and two victims were taken to a hospital for gunshot wounds.

According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Robinson is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information concerning this subject, is asked to contact investigators at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-4850, 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.