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An investigator dusts for fingerprints at the scene of Tuesday night's robbery. (Feb. 23, 2010)

Greenville Deputy Sees Robbery, Shoots Bandit

2 People Involved In Robbery, Deputies Say

POSTED: 10:58 pm EST February 23, 2010
UPDATED: 3:36 pm EST February 24, 2010

Greenville County deputies said that a man involved in a robbery on Tuesday night was shot, after he pulled a gun on the deputy.

Investigators said that two men robbed the Corner Mart on Easley Bridge Road, and got away with cash.

Officials said that a deputy saw the two masked men running to a getaway car near the Corner Mart. They said the deputy chased the pair, and shot the driver of that car. They said the driver and passenger crashed their car into a tree on West Street.

Both men were arrested.

The wounded driver was taken to Greenville Memorial and treated for two gunshot wounds. His injuries were not life-threatening.

The State Law Enforcement Division was called in to investigate the robbery, chase and shooting.

Arrested
Greenville Co. Sheriff's Office
Rakeem Johnson (left) and Michael Ellis (right)
The deputy was put on paid leave until the investigation is complete, which is standard procedure.

Rakeem Johnson, 18, and Michael Ellis, 20, both of Greenville, were charged in connection with the robbery. Johnson was charged with armed robbery conspiracy, unlawful wearing of a mask and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Ellis was charged with armed robbery, conspiracy and unlawful wearing of a mask.

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