Armed Citizen Halts Shooting Rampage By Man Who Went Berserk Over Vape

August 25, 2026 10:07 AM ET An armed citizen halted a shooting rampage Thursday by a man who went berserk over a dispute about a vaping device.The Chester County, South Carolina, Sheriff’s Office said in a Thursday Facebook post that Brandon Tavon Cassidy opened fire on two people in Edgemoor, striking one victim multiple times before the armed citizen drew a firearm and returned fire. In the exchange of gunfire, Cassidy was fatally wounded, while the armed citizen was also shot, Charlotte-area TV station WJZY reported. (RELATED: Jury Rejects $10 Million Suit By Burglar Against Urine-Tossing Business Owner Who Shot Him)“A second victim returned fire in self-defense,” the sheriff’s office said. “This exchange of gunfire left both the second victim and Cassidy with gunshot wounds. Brandon Ca