Quincy Clay Fields dies in fatal Augusta shooting
Fatal Augusta shooting death of Quincy Clay Fields – Obituary
A tragic shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon outside the Richmond Summit apartments in downtown Augusta, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Quincy Clay Fields. The incident marks the second confirmed homicide in Richmond County this year.
At 3:23 p.m., deputies responded to reports of gunshots in the 700 block of Broad Street. Upon arrival, they found Fields with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, according to Coroner Mark Bowen.
Victor Prince, 62, has been charged with murder and weapon possession in connection with the crime. It is believed that Prince and Fields were both residents of Richmond Summit and were familiar with each other.
This incident follows a previous shooting in Richmond County earlier this month, making it the second homicide of 2025. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
