AUGUSTA, Ga. – Authorities from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are currently on the lookout for a 16-year-old suspect, believed to be involved in an aggravated assault case.
The teenager, Kuwang Bentley Jr., is wanted in connection with a reported incident of aggravated assault that occurred on the 2300 block of Travis Pines Drive in Augusta on May 18, 2026.
Officials have issued a warning that Bentley is considered armed and dangerous.
At present, there are active warrants for his arrest.
An incident report details that deputies were called to a residence on Travis Pines Drive following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered approximately four bullet holes in a bedroom window and two more on the exterior of the home near the window.
RCSO said deputies located additional evidence, and the case was turned over to investigators.
Anyone that comes in contact with Bentley or has any information is asked to contact Inv. Sean Morrow at (706) 432-5281 or any on-call investigator with RCSO at (706) 821-1080 or 706-821-1020.