Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Club Hush Robbery Suspect Moved from Hospital to Jail


One of two robbery suspects hospitalized after a weekend shooting at Club Hush in Augusta was released from the hospital and immediately transported to the Richmond County Jail.

Derick Brown, 23, of Martinez, pictured above, is being held without bond at the jail on charges of criminal attempt and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Authorities say he was one of three men who tried to rob a group of men early Sunday outside Club Rush but were shot instead. According to Sgt. Blaise Dresser, the shootings began after a man pulled out a gun and demanded money from the other group. The victims then pulled out their own guns and starting shooting at the three robbers. Mr. Brown was shot in the knee.

James Pryor, 36, of Augusta, was shot in the neck and remains hospitalized. Reginald Frails, 29, was shot in the buttocks but refused treatment. He was charged with criminal attempt armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Sgt. Dresser said the victims of the robbery attempt have not been charged.

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