Crime
29-year-old DeShawn Carroway killed after shooting at Richland County gas station
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man was fatally shot early Wednesday morning at a gas station in the Midlands, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire around 4:00 a.m. at 2624 Broad River Road, an address associated with the CK Mart/El Cheapo gas station.
Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim, identified as 29-year-old DeShawn Carroway, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.
Authorities have not released details regarding a suspect or motive, and no arrests have been announced at this time.
The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Callers may remain anonymous.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.