The Charleston Police Department has charged two suspects in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at a West Ashley gas station in early June.
On June 3, 2024, CPD responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store located in the 2500 block of Ashley River Road. During the robbery, a handgun was brandished, and money was stolen.
Following the investigation, Tamia Ashley Kearse (24, of Summerville) is charged with armed robbery, and Keyon White (27, of North Charleston) is charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Both suspects were arrested on June 28, 2024 and are currently in custody at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
Anyone with information related to this incident may contact the City of Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and request to speak with the on-duty Central Detective. Those wishing to provide information anonymously may contact Crime Stoppers of the Low Country at 843-554-1111 or visit www.5541111.com.
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