RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a man found dead on Wade Road.
According to the Coroner’s Office, the unidentified victim was shot at least one time at an unknown location, a short time before he was found on Wade Road.
According to the Coroner’s Office, the victim was pronounced dead on the scene at 10 A.M.
Authorities say an autopsy has been scheduled.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Rigoberto Fortin Padilla, is wanted for murder in connection to the shooting.
Padilla is 6’0, 180 pounds, and was last seen on foot leaving Wade Road.
Padilla is considered Armed and Dangerous.
Callers may remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding Padilla’s whereabouts, is asked to contact Investigator Sean Morrow, or any Violent Crimes Investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 432-5281 or (706) 821-1080.
