Two people were rushed to the hospital following a **shooting behind the Ramada Inn** in **Richmond County, Georgia**, late **Saturday night**, prompting a large police response and an ongoing investigation.According to the **Richmond County Sheriff’s Office**, deputies were dispatched just after **11:15 p.m.** to reports of gunfire in an alleyway located
behind the **Ramada Inn on Wheeler Road**. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims — a man and a woman — suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital. Authorities said one victim was in **critical condition**, while the other sustained **non-life-threatening injuries**.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an argument that escalated in the alleyway area, which is often used as a rear parking lot for the hotel and nearby businesses. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and seeing people running from the scene before police arrived. Detectives spent several hours collecting shell casings and reviewing nearby **surveillance footage** in hopes of identifying suspects.
The **Ramada Inn** and surrounding area were temporarily cordoned off as law enforcement processed the scene. Guests were asked to remain inside their rooms during the investigation, which stretched past 2 a.m. No arrests have been made, and the **suspect or suspects remain at large**.Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the **Richmond County Sheriff’s Office** or **Crime Stoppers of Augusta**.
Residents and travelers in the area have expressed growing concern about safety following a recent uptick in violent incidents near hotels along the Wheeler Road corridor.As the victims recover, investigators continue to piece together the circumstances that led to the gunfire — a sudden act of violence that has once again shaken the Augusta community.
