New suspect arrested in Augusta killing of 15-year-old

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a 15-year-old earlier this month outside a south Augusta convenience store.

On Tuesday, Dexter Romeo White, 41, was arrested and charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon during a crime, according to the jail records.

According to officials, White was arrested in connection to the death of the 15-year-old Jordan Gaynor, who was killed in a shooting June 1 outside a convenience store at Windsor Spring Road and Rosier Road.

Soon after the slaying, suspect Derrick Lyons Jr. was arrested has and charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Then suspect Ike Lang, 18, was arrested on June 19, according to inmate bookings.

More than 30 people have died from gun violence so far this year in Augusta and surrounding areas.