Augusta Press · Aug 10, 2026 · Staff Report

Augusta mom charged after 9-year-old takes her loaded gun to school

An Augusta mother was charged after her 9-year-old son took her loaded gun from her vehicle and brought it to Richmond Hill Elementary School.

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Authorities say a 9-year-old took an unsecured Glock 19 from his mother's vehicle and brought it to Richmond Hill Elementary in his backpack.

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Destiny Shelhamer

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Richmond County, GA· Aug 10, 2026

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