Crime
Two Victims Identified in Anderson County Fatal Shooting, Suspect in Custody
ANDERSON, S.C. – Authorities have identified two individuals who were found shot to death in Anderson County early Wednesday morning.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and coroner’s office responded to the scene at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Quinn Street, where they discovered two deceased victims and one injured survivor.
According to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore, the victims have been identified as Christian Jordan Woods, 22, and Rona Paul McGirt, 59, both of Anderson.
The surviving male victim, who managed to flag down help, was transported to a local hospital and is expected to fully recover.
Authorities confirmed that Darren Demetrius Martin, a registered sex offender, has been arrested and charged with:
- Two counts of murder
- One count of attempted murder
- Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
Martin is currently being held at the Anderson County Detention Center.
Court records indicate that Martin was previously charged with murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Jesse Banks III; however, that case was later dismissed.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue to gather evidence and determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting.
Further details may be released as the case progresses.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.