Second suspect charged in downtown Augusta gunfight

A second suspect has been charged in connection to a shooting early Saturday in downtown Augusta .

Seven Whitfield, 23, of Hephzibah, was arrested Tuesday and is charged with one count of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon during a felony, according to the GBI.

He was shot on the night of the incident, was taken to a local hospital and released the same day, the GBI noted in a press release.

On Sunday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, who is investigating the case, announced the arrest of Amazing Lee Blessed Brigham , 19, of Hephzibah.

Brigham was one of the three people shot during the encounter, which occurred outside of Sole restaurant on Broad Street.

This story will be updated as new information becomes available.

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