Luis Edgardo Gonzalez Death – Cause of Death: Homeless man identified as body found inside burning home in downtown Augusta.
In response to a fatal fire incident, the Richmond County Coroner’s Office went to 512 Huntington Street.
According to reports, while tackling the fire just after 2:00 am on Friday morning, Augusta firefighters discovered the 34-year-old victim, Luis Edgardo Gonzalez, inside the smoldering residence.
Gonzalez reportedly was homeless. At 3:00 am, he was declared deceased.
Two firefighters also suffered burns, one to their wrist and the other to their legs, during the fireground operations.
Investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story.
Location Facts
Augusta is a city in Georgia, near the South Carolina border. The Augusta Museum of History includes exhibits on golf and soul singer James Brown. The Augusta Riverwalk runs along the Savannah River. Nearby, the Morris Museum of Art is dedicated to the art of the American South. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson depicts the early life of the 28th president. Trails span the length of the 1845 Augusta Canal.