Circle K Employee Kills Armed Man on Gordon Highway in Augusta

Fatal Shooting at Augusta Circle K

A 19-year-old Augusta man is in custody following a deadly encounter at a Circle K on Gordon Highway late Wednesday night. According to reports from WRDW, deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at 1947 Gordon Highway shortly after 9:53 p.m. following reports of shots fired.

Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered an individual suffering from at least one gunshot wound. While the victim was transported to a local hospital, they ultimately succumbed to their injuries. Investigators determined that the shooting took place outside the convenience store and involved an employee.

Jabari Leverette, the 19-year-old employee, has been detained in connection with the incident. Authorities state that Leverette was armed with a knife during the encounter, though the circumstances leading to the physical confrontation remain under investigation. Leverette has been charged with murder and is currently being held at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

Investigation at Gordon Highway and Sibley Road

The scene remained active well into the night as investigators processed the evidence. By 10:45 p.m., at least eight Richmond County deputy vehicles were stationed in the parking lot, which had been cordoned off with caution tape. The investigation extended beyond the immediate vicinity of the gas station, with law enforcement crews also blocking off access to portions of the nearby Raes Creek Mobile Home Park. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is leading the inquiry into the events that preceded the fatal shooting. As of early Thursday morning, the department has not released further details regarding the identity of the deceased or the specific sequence of events that prompted the employee to use lethal force.