An employee at a Florence County, South Carolina, Smokers Town tobacco and vape shop shot and killed an alleged armed robber around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday.
The suspect allegedly “entered the business while sporting a mask and gloves and was armed with a gun,” WFXB reported.
The suspect was allegedly trying to place cash in bag when the store employee pulled a gun and opened fire, striking the suspect at least once. The suspect fled the scene and was found by police lying in the grass behind the store.
WBTW noted that police found a handgun lying beside the suspect.
ABC 15 News identified the deceased suspect as 23-year-old Raheem Brantley.
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