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Suspect named in deadly North Augusta Sprint shooting

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – In coordination with SLED, North Augusta Department of Public Safety released new details in the deadly Sprint shooting in North Augusta. 

The suspect has been named as 21-year-old Deontae J’Shawn Dukes.

Reports say October 26th deputies responded to the Sprint on Edgefield Road for an Armed Robbery with shots fired.

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Upon arrival, the found Dukes carrying a rifle. After being told to drop his weapon, Dukes allegedly pointed his gun at officers who then reportedly shot him.

When law enforcement went inside the convenience store they found 76-year-old Jewel Harden of Hephzibah, and 33-year-old Thomas B. Lilly Jr. of Williston near the front of the store with gunshot wounds.

Both victims died.

Deontae J’Shawn Dukes is charged with Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter.

Chief Junior Johnson released the following statement regarding the investigation:

On Sunday we responded to the senseless murder of two victim’s s at the Sprint Gas station at 107 Edgefield Rd.  Corporal D. Givens was the first officer on scene.  Upon exiting his vehicle and ordering the suspect to drop his weapon, the suspect then pointed the weapon towards the officer, and in response, Corporal Givens discharged his department issued firearm striking the suspect.  Due to this incident being an officer involved shooting the investigation has been turned over to SLED.   Per policy, Corporal Givens has been placed on administrative leave.  Our condolences continue to go out to the families of the two victims.  Any other information should be requested through SLED as this is still an active investigation.  

Chief Junior Johnson, North Augusta Department of Public Safety

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