Aiken County, SC – North Augusta Shooting: Two Victims Found, Suspect Shot by Officer at Sprint Station

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North Augusta, SC – North Augusta Public Safety is investigating a shooting that left two victims injured and a suspect shot by police Sunday at the Sprint store located at 107 Edgefield Road.

According to North Augusta Public Safety, officers were dispatched to reports of a shooting and, upon arrival, encountered an armed suspect in the parking lot. Officials say the suspect was shot by a responding officer. The suspect was transported to a hospital, and their current condition remains unknown.

Investigators discovered two additional victims who had been shot before police arrived. Their conditions have not yet been released. Due to an officer’s involvement, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has taken over the investigation.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the officer involved. Residents were asked to avoid the area while officials processed the scene Sunday evening.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.


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