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AUGUSTA, Ga. () – A teenager, aged 16, now faces charges of Involuntary Manslaughter following the tragic death of another teen.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was called to Division Street around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th, in response to a reported shooting.
Upon their arrival, deputies found 17-year-old Jaden Harley, who had been shot. He was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Unfortunately, Jaden succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 5:41 p.m.
On the following Monday night, authorities issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for 18-year-old Riley Buster, who had warrants for Furnishing a Firearm to a Minor. He was apprehended on Wednesday morning, April 1st.
According to the incident report, the victim, Buster, and another 17-year-old female, lived at the home on Division Street where the shooting took place.
Buster told law enforcement that he believed the suspect in the case would not have intentionally shot Jaden and believed it to have been an accident.
That suspect has since been identified as a 16-year-old and has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Possession of Firearm During Crime, and Possession of Firearm Under 18.
Buster was not in the room when he heard the gun go off, according to his statement recounted in the incident report.
According to a witness, the the suspect was playing with a 9mm handgun, shortly before the shooting occurred.
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