AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tuesday’s deadly shooting at the Augusta Mall has once again drawn attention to a troubling trend: recurring gun violence.

Incidents at the mall have become almost a yearly occurrence since 2020:

October 2020:

June 2022:

April 2024:

July 2024:

December 2024:

Now, questions remain about safety measures and accountability.

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