Augusta Press · Aug 9, 2026 · Greg Rickabaugh

What happened near Rae’s Creek? Investigators make murder arrest

A 19-year-old Augusta man was arrested and charged with murder and firearm possession in the shooting death of a 44-year-old man near Rae’s Creek.

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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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