Wanted: Augusta teen commits suicide after pulling gun during PlayStation dispute

An Augusta teen is wanted for aggravated assault after pointing a gun at a neighbor and accidentally shooting himself in the leg.

ZyRick Jackson, 18, allegedly pointed a gun at the 22-year-old neighbor after arguing over a PlayStation outside the Azalea Park Apartments on May 9. The neighbor told deputies he tried to grab Jackson's movement by pulling the gun on him with defensive measures. techniques. While fleeing the Jackson, he saw the teenager shoot him at least once.

At the time of the call, an investigator spoke to Jackson, who said he accidentally shot himself in the legs during the struggle for the gun. He admitted to shooting the neighbor as the neighbor fled from him on Fayetteville Drive.

Jackson was taken to the hospital for treatment of gunshots to both legs and later released. He is now wanted for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. He is 5'9″ and weighs 120 pounds and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone who comes into contact with ZyRick Jackson or has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Monga or any on-call investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1034.