Eleven Charged in Augusta Gang-Linked Drive-By Shooting

The Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that 11 suspects associated with the Youngins with Money (Y.W.M.), a hybrid criminal street gang in Augusta, have been charged with multiple crimes related to a violent gang conflict. The charges stem from a May 4, 2025, drive-by shooting where approximately 13 rounds were fired into a home occupied by an 11-year-old and a 20-year-old, following two earlier shootings at Suz Lounge in Augusta. Five suspects have been arrested and face numerous counts including violations of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, possession of illegal weapons, and cruelty to children, while six others remain at large. The indictments follow a presentation to a Richmond County Grand Jury and reflect ongoing efforts by the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office to combat gang violence, having indicted nearly 50 suspected gang members this year. Attorney General Carr emphasized the commitment to prosecuting gang-related crimes fully to protect families from senseless violence. Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley highlighted the importance of continued collaboration to deter gang involvement and ensure public safety.