Vigil At Cherry Tree Crossing Turns Into Chaos

Vigil At Cherry Tree Crossing Turns Into Chaos (Added: December 17, 2008)

Vigil for suspect shot by Richmond County deputies goes bad. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for the story. (more)

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Vigil At Cherry Tree Crossing Turns Into Chaos

Vigil for suspect shot by Richmond County deputies goes bad. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for the story.

By: Fraendy Clervaud | WJBF-TV
Published: December 17, 2008

Augusta, GA--- 90 Richmond County Deputies and Georgia State Patrol Troopers were called to patrol the Cherry Tree Crossing area. Sheriff Ronnie Strength wanted more police presence after Sunday night's shooting.

Many living in the Sunset area gathered Tuesday to remember Justin Elmore at this make-shift memorial. But the calm scene turned into chaos-- after some people took to the streets. Those residents say they are angry about the shootings and feel it was not called for. The riot team was in full gear and tried to get some of the crowd under control as objects were being thrown in the air and at authorities.

At least three people were arrested for disruptive conduct. At one point traffic along 15th street and Carver Drive was backed up and had to be controlled by deputies. A nearby convenience store also had to be secure by authorities. It took police about 30 minutes to calm everything down.