Man Charged in Stabbing on Greene Street
A stabbing on Greene Street Thursday afternoon has resulted in serious injuries for one man and another in custody.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 55-year-old Calvin Walker Jr. of Grand Boulevard in Augusta.
A witness told deputies Walker and the suspect, 35-year-old Rashad Jamal Merritt, were involved an argument that turned physical, not far from the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope.
“The witness states the suspect produced a folding pocket knife and stabbed the victim 5-10 times. The suspect continued to stab the victim while he was lying on the ground attempting to fend off the attack,” according to the police incident report.
Merritt, who is homeless, was found at the bus station in the 1500 block of Broad Street a short time later and was taken into custody.
Charges Against Merritt
Merritt has been charged with Aggravated Assault.
Walker was taken to an area hospital for treatment of what were believed to be serious injuries. Authorities said some witnesses at the nearby Salvation Army’s Center of Hope stepped in to help Walker until EMS arrived.
About the Salvation Army Center of Hope Nearby
The Salvation Army Center of Hope, near the site of Thursday’s stabbing incident, provides shelter and food to those in need. The recent cold snap has kept the center at near capacity. A hot evening meal is available 365 days a year to anyone in the community who needs food.
- Dinner is served at the Center of Hope from 5:30 pm to 5:50 pm Monday-Saturday, and from 4 pm to 4:20 pm on Sundays.
- The shelter offers spiritual and physical care, food and shelter to those in need.
- Women and Children’s Emergency Shelter Single women and mothers with children can receive temporary shelter, three healthy meals a day, tutoring and individual case management.
- Men’s Emergency Shelter Homeless men get a safe place to sleep, a shower, and breakfast each morning. Shelter check-in is from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. You must have identification ahd shelter clearance from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
