LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Deputies in Lancaster County say a 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting just outside Kershaw in early August has turned himself in.
On Aug. 1, deputies found Kenneth Morehead Jr. beside a Honda Accord parked outside his house on Railroad Avenue. Investigators said Morehead was shot multiple times in the upper body and was rushed to a hospital where he died.
On Monday, Aug. 9, deputies identified another man as the suspect in Morehead's death. Warrants were taken out for his arrest on murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Previously, Sheriff Barry Faile described the search for the suspect as a "full court press", and had asked for information in finding the suspect.
In an updated news release on Tuesday, Aug. 10, the sheriff's office said the suspect turned himself in around 10:30 a.m. that day. He appeared with an attorney and was taken into custody. As of writing, he has not appeared before a magistrate for bond consideration.
Sheriff Faile said he was grateful the suspect turned himself in.
While the suspect is in custody, the investigation remains ongoing. Any person with more information about this shooting is asked to call the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office at 803-283-3388. Witnesses may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC.
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