Teenager Faces Murder Charge in Spartanburg Tobacco Shop Shooting
An 18-year-old, Jayvion Deqwan Legg, is scheduled to appear in bond court in Spartanburg, South Carolina, facing a murder charge for the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Thomas Raheem during a dispute at The Burg Tobacco and Vape.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 25, 2026 — Jayvion Deqwan Legg, an 18-year-old resident, is slated to appear in bond court in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He faces a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Thomas Raheem.
The incident occurred at The Burg Tobacco and Vape, a local establishment. Authorities have stated that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between Legg and Raheem. The exact nature or cause of the dispute has not been publicly disclosed by law enforcement.
Details surrounding the timeline of the events, including the specific date of the shooting and the date of Legg’s scheduled court appearance, were not immediately available. Information regarding the arrest of Jayvion Deqwan Legg was also not provided.
Thomas Raheem, the victim, was 32 years old at the time of his death. The Spartanburg Police Department is handling the investigation into the fatal shooting. Further information regarding the proceedings or the investigation’s progress is expected as the case moves through the legal system.
The suspect, Jayvion Deqwan Legg, is formally charged with murder. His appearance in bond court is a procedural step in the legal process, during which a judge will determine conditions for his release or detention while the case is pending. The outcome of this court appearance has not yet been reported.
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