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On July 4, 2026, a violent block party on Spruill Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina, turned chaotic when several individuals, including juveniles, became combative and physically assaulted responding North Charleston Police officers. During the melee, an officer’s department-issued taser and two firearm magazines, each containing 13 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition, became dislodged and unsecured from their duty holster. Dejuan Ravenel, 21, a convicted felon, was caught on body-worn camera and surveillance footage taking the taser and magazines.
Ravenel, who has a previous felony conviction and is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law, was arrested and found to be in possession of the stolen items at his home. At the time of the crime, Ravenel was on probation for a previous conviction and out on bonds for multiple charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen gun, financial transaction card theft, and receiving stolen goods.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, assisted by federal law enforcement partners, charged Ravenel with being a felon in possession of ammunition, a violation of federal law. This arrest demonstrates the commitment of federal investigators to support local law enforcement in keeping communities safe.
Ravenel’s actions during the July 4 block party not only put himself at risk but also endangered the lives of responding officers and bystanders. The swift investigation and arrest of Ravenel serve as a reminder that federal law enforcement will not tolerate violent crime and will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: South Carolina
- Location: SC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
