Crime
53-year-old David Clark accused of killing Dexter Gary in Newberry shooting, kidnapping woman and child
NEWBERRY, S.C. — A Chapin man is facing multiple charges, including murder and kidnapping, following a deadly shooting and abduction in Newberry last weekend.
According to the Newberry Police Department, 53-year-old David Clark has been formally charged with murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain crimes, and unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm.
The charges stem from an incident reported early Friday on College Park Drive, where officers responded to reports of both a shooting and a possible kidnapping.
Upon arrival, officers forced entry into an apartment and discovered 53-year-old Dexter Gary deceased from a gunshot wound.
Investigators allege that following the shooting, Clark forced a woman and a child into a vehicle and fled the scene.
With assistance from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, authorities were able to safely locate the woman and child later that same day in Chapin.
Clark was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Newberry County Detention Center, where he remains held after being denied bond.
The investigation is ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Newberry Police Department at 803-321-1010 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Authorities have released a significant update regarding the AMBER Alert issued in Austin, Texas.
Law enforcement officials confirm that the suspect connected to the case has been located, and the red 2017 Ford Mustang believed to have been involved has been recovered.
However, 12-year-old Jazzlyn Anzora remains missing.
Officials emphasize that the search for the child is ongoing and that she may still be in danger.
Missing Juvenile Information
Name: Jazzlyn Anzora
Age: 12
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Jazzlyn was last seen around 12:00 a.m. on February 24 in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway in North Austin.
At the time she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing:
- A red sweater
- A white long-sleeve shirt
- Christmas-themed pants
- Carrying a Nike backpack
Suspect Information
Authorities previously identified the suspect as 18-year-old Henry Mejia.
Description:
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
- Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
- Approximately 170 pounds
- Distinct shaved line on one eyebrow
Officials have confirmed that the suspect has now been located.
Further details regarding his status have not yet been released.
Vehicle Information (Recovered)
The vehicle believed to be associated with the case has been recovered.
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Year: 2017
Color: Red
License Plate: VVK2712 (Texas)
Additional Identifiers: Aftermarket chrome wheels and a white logo sticker on the passenger-side window
Ongoing Search Efforts
The AMBER Alert was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety following Jazzlyn’s disappearance.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office continues to lead the investigation and coordinate search efforts.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the child safely.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information regarding Jazzlyn Anzora’s whereabouts is urged to:
- Call 911 immediately if there is an immediate sighting
- Contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at 512-974-0845 (Option 3)
Officials stress that locating the missing child safely remains the top priority.