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 conven

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