24-year-old man slain in shooting on South Kensington Drive

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently out on the 3400 Block of South Kensington Drive investigating a homicide.
Published: Apr. 6, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 24-year-old man has died following a shooting Thursday afternoon on South Kensington Drive.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 24-year-old Marquez Bokknight.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3400 Block of South Kensington Drive to investigate a homicide.

Bokknight was shot at least two times and was pronounced dead at Augusta University at 3:05 p.m.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

The shooting is among dozens that have swept the CSRA in the past year, claiming more than 80 lives since mid-April.