A 10-year-old was among three young suspects arrested after an armed robbery at a Richmond County gas station on Thanksgiving afternoon.
What’s Happening: Deputies arrested three juveniles — ages 16, 14, and 10 — after someone was robbed at gunpoint at the Sunoco Gas Station on Central Avenue around 3:06 p.m. Thursday.
Deputies recovered a handgun from the suspects
The arrests happened shortly after the robbery was reported
What’s Important: The youngest suspect is just 10 years old, raising serious questions about how children this young are getting access to firearms and participating in violent crimes.
The Response: Multiple deputies arrived within moments of the 911 call, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
What Happens Next: The three juveniles were taken to s

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