Deputies searching for man wanted for murder in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Deputies are searching for a man suspected of murder in Augusta.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified Ryon McConey Lewis, 39, as the main suspect in a homicide that happened on Wednesday, May 8 at the intersection of Carp Drive and Tudor Drive in Augusta.

Deputies say Lewis is five feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds.

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He is considered armed and dangerous.

Lewis is wanted for murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

He is known by the nickname “N.O.” and has family connections to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Deputies say he is known to frequent the Fish Village and Boy Scout Road neighborhoods.

If you have information about him, you are urged to contact Investigator Tyler Steerman or any Violent Crimes Investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1427 or 706-821-1080.

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