A second person has been arrested in connection with the tragic robbery and murder of an Augusta Smoke Shop employee. This comes after a tense investigation that has brought some answers, but still leaves one suspect on the loose.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they had already identified the second and third suspects, but hadn’t been able to locate them—until now. On Sunday evening, Antwan Herndon from Waynesboro voluntarily came forward to authorities. Following questioning by investigators from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Herndon provided crucial information that led to his arrest in connection to the robbery and murder. He is currently being held in Burke County, awaiting extradition to Augusta. His mugshot is still to be released.
However, the third suspect, Terry McClennon, is still at large. Authorities are asking anyone with information on McClennon’s whereabouts to contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
This all started on January 11th, when a robbery at Augusta Smoke Shop ended in the tragic death of 29-year-old Abdallah Rubeha. Deputies arrived at the scene at 9:30 p.m. to find Rubeha had been shot and rushed him to the hospital. Sadly, he passed away the following morning.
After the crime, investigators quickly pieced together details of the suspects and their vehicle. With help from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, they identified the vehicle as being registered in Burke County. A traffic stop on Friday night in Waynesboro led to a high-speed chase and foot pursuit. One of the suspects, Terrance Walker, was apprehended and faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm.
Authorities also recovered a stolen firearm believed to have been used in the robbery, and it appears that another person in the vehicle may also be connected to the crime.
The investigation continues, and as of now, authorities are working to find McClennon, who remains on the run.
This tragic event marks the third homicide in Augusta so far in 2025, adding to the region’s ongoing struggle with violent crime that has claimed nearly 200 lives in the past few years. The community, from small towns to Augusta itself, continues to feel the effects of this violence.
