News Summary
A domestic-related shooting at a Best Buy parking lot in Augusta resulted in the deaths of two women, identified as 37-year-old Melissa Cui Domingo and her mother Elizabeth Cui Domingo. The suspect, Hajir Talebzadeh, was injured and is in stable condition. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence in the community. Witnesses reported panic as law enforcement responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing community support and awareness of domestic abuse issues.
Augusta – A domestic-related shooting in the parking lot of Best Buy on Walton Way Extension left two women dead on Sunday evening. The victims were identified as 37-year-old Melissa Cui Domingo and her mother, 74-year-old Elizabeth Cui Domingo, both residents of Evans. Emergency responders from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene shortly after 6:15 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire.
The coroner’s office declared both women dead at the scene at 6:47 p.m. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Hajir Talebzadeh, also from Augusta, suffered injuries during the incident and was taken to Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Once he is medically cleared, Talebzadeh will be transferred to the Charles B. Webster Detention Center as warrants for murder have been initiated against him.
According to investigators, the shooting appeared to be domestic-related, supported by witness statements and surveillance footage from the area. A young child was present during the incident but was unharmed and is being cared for by the Department of Family and Children Services.
Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley expressed condolences regarding the situation and highlighted the importance of community support in the aftermath of such a tragedy. He confirmed that there is currently no known threat to public safety following the incident.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol aviation unit, Central EMS, and firefighters from the Augusta Fire Department, responded to the scene. Witnesses indicated that the shooting took place near the back of the Best Buy parking lot, leading to widespread panic among shoppers and onlookers.
This incident marks a tragic continuation of domestic violence issues within the community, as it follows a prior incident in January 2022. Melissa Domingo was previously arrested for shooting Talebzadeh during a domestic disturbance, though those charges were later dismissed after it was determined she acted in self-defense.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Sunday’s shooting, with detectives actively gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome. However, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of the local community and providing support to those affected by the violence.
The circumstances that led to this heartbreaking confrontation have raised concerns about domestic violence in the area, highlighting the need for community awareness and intervention. Support groups and local organizations are likely to be mobilized to address the issues of domestic abuse and provide the necessary assistance to those in need.
As the investigation continues, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. The community grapples with the aftermath of this shooting, mourning the lives lost while seeking ways to prevent future incidents of domestic violence.
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