Full Notification

On April 3, 2020, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Tiger Express gas station, 803 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island to a report of shots fired, in which one man was wounded. Deputies secured the scene for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to respond and transport the wounded man to the hospital.

At the Tiger Express, deputies learned that the shooting occurred in the parking lot and that a male subject left the scene after firing multiple bullets into a parked vehicle, which was occupied by the wounded man (transported by EMS) and another man (not wounded).  

Sheriff's Office investigators responded to the Tiger Express to interview witnesses, review video footage and process the scene for forensic evidence. During the investigation, it was learned that the male subject responsible for the shooting was 18-year-old Deavion Burgess of Reunion Road, St. Helena Island.

Last week, investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and presented the facts of the case. After reviewing the facts, the magistrate issued warrants for two counts of Attempted Murder, and one count of Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime for the arrest of Deavion Burgess for the April 3 Tiger Express shooting.

Deavion Burgess has yet to be located. He is considered armed and dangerous, so please do not approach him. Anyone who has information on Burgess's whereabouts is urged to contact Sergeant Daniel DuHamel at 843-255-3430 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward. 

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership and continued commitment to the safety of our community.