A family cookout in Augusta, Georgia, on October 10, 2020, ended with the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Reginald Frank at his own home. Authorities say an altercation broke out and Frank was shot four times. A gun belonging to Frank was found near his body.

Jaron Moore, 28 at the time, was arrested and charged with murder. Prosecutors told the jury Moore had inserted himself into the argument, arrived armed, and unjustifiably shot an unarmed Frank; four witnesses testified Frank did not have a weapon when shot. The defense said Moore acted to protect himself and two women who were allegedly threatened by an armed and confrontational Frank, and challenged witness credibility by noting alcohol at the party. After about an hour and a half of deliberation, the jury found Moore not guilty, accepting self-defense.

If anyone attended that cookout or has information about what happened inside the house that night, please share what is known.