Jacob Mark Pennington Charged in Augusta Shooting That Killed Marion Reynolds
Authorities identified 50-year-old Marion Reynolds as the victim of a shooting in the 3400 block of Wrightsboro Road in Augusta. An 18-year-old, Jacob Mark Pennington, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, two counts of armed robbery, and possession of…

Augusta Aiken, GA, October 15, 2026 —
Authorities identified Marion Reynolds, 50, as the person killed in a shooting in the 3400 block of Wrightsboro Road in Augusta. A second victim was injured in the incident and remains in critical condition, according to the information provided.
Jacob Mark Pennington, 18, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, two counts of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime. The charges are allegations; the information provided does not include details about the evidence or circumstances underlying them.
The available account does not state when the shooting occurred or describe what led up to it. It also does not identify the second victim or explain the circumstances of that person’s injury. No information was provided about Pennington’s custody status, a court appearance, or any response from him or a representative.
The account identifies the location as the 3400 block of Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, but does not name the law enforcement agency handling the case. Further details about the investigation and any next steps in court were not provided.
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