Crime
21-year-old Daziana Lewis killed in deputy-involved shooting in Greenville County
Authorities in Greenville County are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, claiming the life of a 21-year-old woman.
According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded at approximately 2:15 a.m. when dispatch received a 911 call regarding threats made by an individual at Kmart Plaza.
A deputy responded to the scene and encountered a woman, later identified as Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis.
Officials reported that a verbal altercation ensued between the deputy and Lewis.
During the argument, Lewis allegedly brandished a knife and threatened the deputy, prompting the officer to discharge their weapon.
Lewis sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Despite efforts to save her life, she was pronounced dead.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed her cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds and ruled it a homicide.
Following standard protocol, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
The deputies involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
SLED has confirmed that this marks the sixth officer-involved shooting in Greenville County this year.
The agency is working to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the incident, including reviewing body camera footage and interviewing witnesses.
The Sheriff’s Office released a statement expressing condolences for the loss of life while emphasizing their commitment to full transparency during the investigative process.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.