Suspect arrested in killing at Broad Street convenience store
Published: Oct. 27, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT|Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened a little over a week ago at a convenience store on Broad Street.
On Friday, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety arrested Frank Martin Jr. in connection with the killing at Mom & Pop’s store, 2025 Broad St., on Oct. 19.
Deputies had responded to the store at 7:35 p.m. to investigate a report of gunshots. Once there, they found Ricky Cooper, 55.
Cooper was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Martin was being held Friday afternoon in Aiken County jail and faces multiple charges, including murder, according to authorities.
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