Suspect in Covington Walmart Shooting Dies After South Carolina Standoff

Dwayne Eduh, accused of killing two coworkers and a third victim, succumbed to self-inflicted injuries following a multi-state pursuit and standoff.

Dwayne Eduh, 24, fatally shot two coworkers at a closed Walmart in Covington, Georgia, on April 11, 2025, and injured a third employee who remains in stable condition.
Eduh then forcibly entered the home of 19-year-old coworker Akeela Clarke, fatally shooting her before fleeing the scene.
The suspect fled to South Carolina, where he engaged in a standoff with law enforcement and later died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds on April 13, 2025.
Authorities confirmed Eduh specifically targeted individuals he knew, though the motive for the attacks remains unknown.
Walmart expressed sorrow over the incident, pledging support for law enforcement and the victims' families as investigations continue.