WFXG · Aug 9, 2026 · [email protected] (Marti Woodward)

19-year-old charged with Murder in Richmond County

A 19-year-old was charged with murder after Tyrone Bradley Whitaker was found dead on the side of Boy Scout Road in Richmond County.

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Augusta 19-year-old charged after man found shot dead on Boy Scout Road

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said Tyrone Whitaker, 44, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:52 a.m. Saturday after being shot at least once.

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Richmond County, GA· Aug 8, 2026

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