Boy Shot in Augusta Apartment; Mother Arrested, Father Sought
A 4-year-old boy was shot inside an apartment in Augusta, Georgia, at Magnolia Court Apartments on East Telfair Street. The child's mother, Ayonna Washington, has been arrested and charged with cruelty to children. The child's father, Zachary Ricardo Williams Sr.,…
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 7, 2026 — A shooting incident involving a young child has led to an arrest and an ongoing search for another individual in Augusta, Georgia.
Authorities responded to a report of a 4-year-old boy being shot inside an apartment located at Magnolia Court Apartments on East Telfair Street. The details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, including the exact date and time it occurred, were not immediately available.
Following the incident, the child’s mother, identified as Ayonna Washington, was arrested. She has been charged with cruelty to children. The specific nature of this charge and its relation to the shooting were not detailed in the provided information.
The child’s father, Zachary Ricardo Williams Sr., is reportedly wanted by authorities. He faces a similar charge of cruelty to children. Additionally, an active warrant for his arrest has been issued for drug possession. Information regarding his current whereabouts or whether he has been apprehended was not provided.
The condition of the 4-year-old boy following the shooting was not disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as authorities continue their work.
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