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A tragic shooting at Augusta Mall has resulted in the death of 17-year-old Devon McClain. The incident escalated from a fistfight, leading to the arrest of 16-year-old Tyric Kendarius Logan, who faces murder charges. Witnesses reported chaos as law enforcement responded swiftly, raising concerns about safety in public spaces following multiple violent occurrences at the mall in recent years.
Augusta – A shooting incident at Augusta Mall on Tuesday resulted in the tragic death of 17-year-old Devon McClain. The Richmond County Coroner, Mark Bowen, confirmed the victim’s identity shortly after the incident. In connection with the shooting, 16-year-old Tyric Kendarius Logan has been taken into custody and is facing murder charges as an adult.
The altercation that led to the shooting occurred around 1:15 p.m., initially causing alarm and being reported as an active shooter situation. According to Sheriff Eugene Brantley, the violence erupted from a fistfight involving six individuals, which escalated when one person drew a firearm. Law enforcement responded quickly, with deputies arriving on the scene within two minutes.
Upon arrival, deputies found McClain with fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at 2:40 p.m., despite a Richmond County Marshal’s Office deputy administering CPR immediately after discovering him. Additionally, two other individuals sustained minor injuries unrelated to the shooting during the ensuing chaos.
The shooting took place near the escalators on the lower level of the mall, prompting a swift and significant law enforcement presence, which included SWAT teams and support from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities conducted systematic searches throughout the mall, ensuring the safety of shoppers and employees, many of whom sheltered in place as stores initiated lockdown measures.
Video footage reveals that the initial dispute began as a fistfight but quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation once a gun was involved. The mall’s security played a crucial role by providing video evidence and descriptions that aided in identifying suspects. The incident has raised serious concerns among area residents about safety and the increasing occurrences of gun violence in public spaces, particularly in malls.
This incident marks the third occurrence of gun violence at Augusta Mall within two years, following previous shootings in April 2024 and July 2024, both of which resulted in arrests and subsequent charges. Sheriff Brantley noted the critical need for community collaboration to combat rising violence.
Following the shooting, Augusta Mall announced it would open as normal in the following days despite the traumatic incident. The mall had closed temporarily while investigations were underway, and law enforcement continued to identify and meet with previously unidentified persons of interest related to the shooting.
Witnesses reported a scene of chaos, with people running and hiding to seek safety. One customer even called 911 while sheltering in a dressing room. The heightened sense of fear regarding public safety seems to grow along with the frequency of such violent events, prompting ongoing discussions about how best to ensure the safety of shoppers and community members in the future.
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