Arrest made in Augusta Knights Inn suspected homicide
An Augusta man was arrested and charged with murder Thursday in connection to a fatal shooting at Knights Inn in west Augusta on Wednesday.
Jaquarie Allen, 22, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Additional charges may be forthcoming, according to Sgt. Caleb Lee with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Law enforcement responded to a report of a deceased man and found Renqual Geter, 26, of Eastover, S.C., who was shot at least one time. He was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday morning, according to a release by the Richmond County Coroner's Office.
An autopsy has been scheduled with the GBI.
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This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Knights Inn fatal shooting investigated as homicide, arrest made
