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An Augusta inmate being held for burglary was identified Friday as the person who killed a man over the holidays and then burned the body on 4-H Club Road, authorities said

Zackary Allen, 25, has been charged with murder in the death of the victim, whose identity is being withheld until he is positively identified.

The victim was likely shot on Simpkins Lane on Dec. 22 and his body taken to 4-H Club Road, where he was found dead and burned on Dec. 26.

“The victim at this time is being identified as ‘JOHN DOE’ as investigators are still awaiting positive identification of the victim. Once positive identification has been made the identity will be released,” sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Shane McDaniel Sr. said in a press release.

Allen, of Forest Road, Hephzibah, was arrested on Dec. 26 for burglary and felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

FULL PRESS RELEASE FROM THE RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:

On 12/22/16 around 0800 hours the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3600 block of Simpkins Ln in reference to shots being fired. Upon arrival officers located some blood in the area but no victim indicating that someone had been injured, possibly from the shooting.

On 12/26/16 around 1750 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 4H-Club Rd and Hwy 56 (Mike Padgett Hwy) where a unidentified male body had been found deceased and burned. Investigators were able to link the body found on 12/26/16 to the incident on Simpkins Ln from 12/22/16.

Investigators believe they know who the victim is, but are awaiting positive identification from the GBI. There is a suspect, Zackary Allen W/M (25 YOA) of the 4300 block of Forest Rd, who is in the Charles B Webster Detention Center on unrelated charges, which is now also being charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime for this incident.

The victim at this time is being identified as “JOHN DOE” as Investigators are still awaiting positive identification of the victim. Once positive identification has been made the identity will be released.

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Aiken police connected a local teen to the basketball shootings after last week’s rival basketball game between South Aiken and Aiken high schools.

And it appears gang-related, police say. Some of the victims likely got in the way of his intended target outside the South Aiken game, Lt. Karl Odenthal said.

Rakish Breon Jenkins, 18, is now facing charges of attempted murder and other serious charges. He was already jailed Thursday for weapon possession for having a gun on campus.  But overnight, public safety officers identified him as the shooter who sent three people to the hospital with gunshots.

“We continued to get information on the case, and we did some follow-up interviews, and we had some physical evidence from the scene. With those, we were able to link those things together,” Lt. Odenthal said. “Ultimately, we concluded that he was our shooter.”

In his short life as an adult, Jenkins has been jailed SEVEN times, including a Dec. 21 arrest for receiving stolen goods and a Dec. 6 arrest for burglary grand larceny and safecracking.

Other previous charges include breaking into a motor vehicle and several that were later dismissed and expunged from his record. The Jail Report does not have access to his juvenile record.

Jenkins was expected to attend a 3 p.m. bond hearing Friday. Complete charges include three counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime.

Warrants say that he had a H&K 9mm handgun and discharged it toward three victims, shooting a 13-year-old girl as well as a 45-year-old woman and a 19-year-old male. The adults were identified in warrants as Breon Brown and Patricia Summer.

The case brings to a close a high-profile investigation after the crowded basketball game climaxed with gunfire that sent parents, students and children scrambling for cover.

PREVIOUS DETAILS: Last Friday, South Aiken High School’s basketball team hosted Aiken High School. Following the game, a fight occurred outside of the school building in front of the school. During the fight, an unidentified individual fired several shots. Three individuals were struck by the gunfire.

One victim, a 45-year-old woman, was in front of the school during the fight and suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh. A short time later, Aiken Public Safety was notified of a second gunshot victim who had left the incident and relocated to a nearby fast food restaurant on Whiskey Road. The second victim, a 13-year-old girl was struck in the lower leg. Aiken Public Safety was contacted by Aiken Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room and notified a third victim, a 19-year-old male, had arrived at Aiken Regional Medical Centers for gunshot injuries to the hand and leg.

None of the victims injuries presented appear to be life threatening.

In addition to the South Aiken faculty, coaches, and staff assigned to the game, the event was staffed with six off-duty Aiken Public Safety Officers working security.

The increase in law enforcement presence was due to the expected large crowd. Nearly 1,000 students, spectators, and guests attended the game.

Immediately following the shooting, several officers provided first-aid to injured persons on-the-scene while others, and additional officers who arrived minutes later, searched for the assailant.

Officers and investigators followed numerous leads and suspect descriptions throughout the night as they attempted to locate the suspects involved.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety has been working closely with representatives from the Aiken County School District and officials from both South Aiken and Aiken high schools to help identify and locate possible witnesses.  Aiken Public Safety’s investigation has also been assisted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

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Three youth have been charged with a week-old home invasion on an elderly North Augusta man whose only mistake was answering his door.

Desmond Mazzini Cooper, 20, of Trenton (top photo, from left); Jamarus Boyd, 17, of North Augusta, and Cortez Bennett, 18, of North Augusta, were all charged with burglary, kidnapping and weapon possession.

From a North Augusta press release:

On Wednesday night, February 1, 2017 shortly before 11 pm, three unidentified black males forcibly entered the home of 81-year old Robert Dooley in Lynhurst subdivision.  Once inside, the suspects held Dooley at gunpoint and stole various pieces of property (TVs, laptop, jewelry and cash) before they fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.  Mr. Dooley was physically unharmed during the altercation.

Shortly thereafter, an officer responding to the call, found a suspicious vehicle in close proximity to the Dooley home abandoned with several pieces of electronics in and around the car that were quickly confirmed to belong to the victim, Robert Dooley.  Public Safety seized the vehicle and secured it for further processing at Headquarters.

Early the following morning, the owner of the car came to Public Safety Headquarters to report his car stolen.  Detectives with Public Safety already having information to the contrary, were able to get the owner to implicate two potential suspects who had borrowed his car the night before.  After a series of interrogations, it was determined that the car owner and the other two conspired in unison to break into the Dooley home and rob him.

Public Safety’s investigation led to the positive identification of the three males that committed the crimes. All have been arrested and are currently incarcerated at the Aiken County Detention Center.

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A Grovetown man fatally shot a 17-year-old teenager who snuck into his home early Saturday to see the man’s 14-year-old daughter, authorities said.

Derrick Fulton has not been charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jordan Middleton (pictured), sheriff’s Maj. Steve Morris said. The teenager had been invited in by the daughter.

“He thought it was an intruder. But no, she invited him in,” Maj. Morris said. “And he bolted out of the closet. (Fulton) shot him once in the chest.”

Maj. Morris called it an unfortunate incident: “Mr. Fulton obviously is remorseful. Everyone in the home was in shock at what had just occurred.”

Authorities got the call at 2:47 a.m. Saturday for a burglary in progress on Coventry Avenue. Deputies arrived to find Jordan dead in the foyer at the home. He had a single gunshot wound to the chest.

The investigation revealed that Jordon went to the house to see a 14-year-old girl who snuck him in. Fulton heard some noise downstairs, retrieved his handgun from a dresser and went downstairs to investigate the noise.

The family dog began barking towards the guest bedroom which was located downstairs, and Fulton called out that he was armed and if there was someone in the house they needed to identify themselves. Fulton yelled out a warning again, authorities said.

“The dog continued to bark and act aggressive toward the guest bedroom. As Mr. Fulton entered the bedroom, Jordan ran out of the closet,” Maj. Morris said. “Mr. Fulton fired one time, striking Jordon in the upper chest.”

Jordan was a student at Grovetown High School. He lived in Grovetown with his mother and aunt.

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An Aiken man is dead and two passengers in critical condition after a high-speed chase with police at 4 in the morning Sunday, authorities said.

The driver, 27-year-old Andre Jackson Jr. (pictured), was not wearing a seat belt during the chase and struck a tree, killing him, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Darryl M. Ables. The collision occurred at 4:50 a.m. at the intersection of Chesterfield Street and Columbia Avenue.

“Jackson was the unrestrained driver of a 2005 Mitsubishi 4-door that was traveling at a high rate of speed and being pursued by Aiken Department of Public Safety officer’s when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree,” Ables said in a press release. “Two passengers in the vehicle were taken to Augusta University Medical Center in critical condition.”

The chase started in response to a residential burglary in which the homeowner gave a description of the vehicle, officers spotted this vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop, police said. The pursuit lasted less than a half-mile before the accident occurred.

His Sister Speaks. Jackson’s younger sister, Zaria Dixon, told The Jail Report that she is not sure why her brother didn’t stop for police, but she knows he wouldn’t have committed the burglary.

“He didn’t do that,” she said. “Anybody can describe a car.”

As for why he was up so early in the morning, Dixon said, “That is him. He always do that.”

Dixon said she learned of the terrible news on Facebook at 9 a.m. Sunday. She wanted the community to know that her brother was a great guy.

“He was helpful. He was charming. He wasn’t a troublemaker at all,” she said. “He loved everyone. He was loved by everyone. He loved his kids and would do anything for them. It’s just sad that he is gone.”

Zaria is pictured here (in hat) with Andre Jackson and two of their cousins several years ago.

Jackson reportedly has three children born to two different women, including a son who was born four months ago to his fiancé. He is a high school graduate and previously worked at a local grocery store as a bagger and stocker. He has five siblings, including Zaria Dixon.

“We so close and nobody could tear us apart,” Zaria said. “We have so many memories. … He always kept me laughing and taught me right from wrong. I always looked up to him. Now he’s looking down on me. I always told him everything and he told me everything, it’s hurting me so bad knowing that he’s not here and I don’t have nobody to turn to when I’m having problems. I love him so much and wish he was still here to guide me in the path that he started for me. He will always remain in my heart. There’s always a part of him that’s in me.”

Jackson was also remembered by friends and family on Facebook:

Marie Powell said: “Rip Andre Jackson. You were truly a genuine person. Prayers to other friends and especially his family. May God give you the peace and strength that you need.”

“(He) always had a smile an a hug to greet you with an would keep u laughing.. He will truly be missed,” wrote Chantavia Fuller.

From Imani Wedderburn: “I know I’ve only known you for almost 2 years but you were the most kind hearted person ever and sooo funny you kept me laughing when we used to work together I will never forget you and ill keep your kids and family in my prayers.”

The Jail Report has requested more information from the Aiken Department of public Safety on the purpose of the chase and an incident report. We are waiting to hear from them.

The accident is being investigated by the Aiken County Coroner’s Office along with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, MAIT, and the Aiken Department of Public Safety.

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A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot during a home invasion early Friday at an apartment in Beech Island, authorities said.

Two of the three suspects were captured, but a third suspect is on the loose. And authorities say the robbers only got away with a Playstation 4 system!

The victim – identified only as a North Augusta teen with the last name Shores – was being treated at an Augusta hospital and was said to be undergoing surgery at 10:40 a.m. Friday, authorities said.

Two suspects were captured after a police chase, including 17-year-old Undraize Antonio Dixon (bottom photo) of Beech Island and 17-year-old Deonte Raequan Schultz (top) of Beech Island. Investigators are obtaining warrants for three counts Attempted Murder, one count Armed Robbery and one count Burglary 1st Degree for each subject.

The home invasion at 1034 Fairview Road happen at 1 in the morning as the 15-year-old victim was playing video games with a 16-year-old boy from Warrenville with the last name Jones.

According to a sheriff’s report, three masked men came into the apartment through an unlocked door. One of the suspect began shooting in the victims’ direction while another went up to the older teen and struck him several times in the face with a gun.

“The subjects then quickly searched the bottom floor of the residence, took the listed Playstation 4 system and proceeded to flee the scene while firing additional rounds into the interior of the residence,” a report says.

Luckily, a sheriff’s deputy was in the shopping center at 4435 Jefferson Davis Highway, heard gunshot coming from the area of Fairview Road and responded to investigate.  A high-speed chase led to the capture of the two suspects around Blackstone Camp Road near Storm Branch Road.

Authorities say the two victims did not live in the apartment and were only visiting. A woman who lives in the home, 35-year-old Wendi McClure, was not injured in the incident. She told deputies she was sleeping when the home invasion occurred and awoke to investigate when one of the fleeing suspects fired in her direction.

The suspects who got away is described as a black male, 5’8″ tall, 120 pounds with black hair wearing a black hoodie black pants and dark shoes. If anyone has any information we encourage them to call the Aiken County Sheriffs at 803-648-6811. Individuals may also call Crimestoppers of the Midlands: 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).

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A 15-year-old boy who was shot while visiting a friend’s house in Beech Island has died, according to the Aiken County coroner.

Jordan Shores, 15, of North Augusta (pictured), was pronounced dead at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Augusta University Medical Center.

“Mr. Shores had suffered a non-survivable gunshot wound on the 18th,” Coroner Tim Carlton said in a press release.

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A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot during a home invasion early Friday at an apartment in Beech Island, authorities said.

Two of the three suspects were captured, but a third suspect is on the loose. And authorities say the robbers only got away with a Playstation 4 system!

The victim – identified only as a North Augusta teen with the last name Shores – was being treated at an Augusta hospital and was said to be undergoing surgery at 10:40 a.m. Friday, authorities said.

Two suspects were captured after a police chase, including 17-year-old Undraize Antonio Dixon (bottom photo) of Beech Island and 17-year-old Deonte Raequan Schultz (top) of Beech Island. Investigators are obtaining warrants for three counts Attempted Murder, one count Armed Robbery and one count Burglary 1st Degree for each subject.

The home invasion at 1034 Fairview Road happen at 1 in the morning as the 15-year-old victim was playing video games with a 16-year-old boy from Warrenville with the last name Jones.

According to a sheriff’s report, three masked men came into the apartment through an unlocked door. One of the suspect began shooting in the victims’ direction while another went up to the older teen and struck him several times in the face with a gun.

“The subjects then quickly searched the bottom floor of the residence, took the listed Playstation 4 system and proceeded to flee the scene while firing additional rounds into the interior of the residence,” a report says.

Luckily, a sheriff’s deputy was in the shopping center at 4435 Jefferson Davis Highway, heard gunshot coming from the area of Fairview Road and responded to investigate.  A high-speed chase led to the capture of the two suspects around Blackstone Camp Road near Storm Branch Road.

Authorities say the two victims did not live in the apartment and were only visiting. A woman who lives in the home, 35-year-old Wendi McClure, was not injured in the incident. She told deputies she was sleeping when the home invasion occurred and awoke to investigate when one of the fleeing suspects fired in her direction.

The suspects who got away is described as a black male, 5’8″ tall, 120 pounds with black hair wearing a black hoodie black pants and dark shoes. If anyone has any information we encourage them to call the Aiken County Sheriffs at 803-648-6811. Individuals may also call Crimestoppers of the Midlands: 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).

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This man likes to smoke. But he doesn’t like to pay for his bad habit.

Columbia County authorities say he is tied to four smash & grab burglaries in Columbia and Richmond counties. In each case, he brings his own bag and steals Newport cigarettes.

He is tied to the Dec. 2 burglary at the Sprint on Washington Road in Martinez and the two that occurred this week at CVS and Fuel Express.  He is also on video burglarizing the BP on Wheeler Rd in Richmond County.

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