Crime
19-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Chesterfield County, 24 shell casings found at the scene
Chesterfield County, SC – A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in Chesterfield County on Sunday night after more than two dozen rounds were fired, striking him multiple times in the chest, authorities confirmed.
Deputies from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on John Ralph Lane, just off Highway 52, shortly after 10:00 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim, identified as Johnathan Alexander Williams, lying on the ground, deceased.
Investigators recovered 24 shell casings at the scene, along with five bullet holes in the side of the house.
Officials noted that neighbors reported hearing gunfire around 7:30 p.m., but did not initially call authorities because such occurrences are common in the area.
A neighbor reported seeing a white Toyota Camry leaving the driveway of the residence around the time of the incident.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any suspects have been identified or arrested.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), has launched an active investigation into the homicide.
Officials are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. Individuals can contact the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at (843) 623-2101.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.