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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.