Dog Attack In Augusta Leaves Woman Dead: Identity Released
A woman was attacked by two dogs this morning in the 3500 block of Ira Road in Augusta, leading to her death.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene at 10:29 am.
Dog Attack Is Under Investigation
“Upon arrival, deputies located a female victim who had been attacked by two dogs. The victim succumbed to her injuries,” according to Sgt. John Perry.
Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen was called to the scene.
“An adult female was walking on Ira Road when she was attacked by at least one dog. The female was pronounced dead at the scene,” said Bowen.
Bowen said she was identified as 21-year-old Samara Rogers. An autopsy has been scheduled.
The investigation is in its early stages and no other information has been released yet.
Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.