Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) – A tragic shooting incident in Kershaw County has left one person dead and several others injured. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Devin Simon from Lamar, South Carolina.
According to Kershaw County Corner David West, Simon lost his life as a result of the shooting. The incident occurred on Monday morning when a dark burgundy 2018 Nissan Armada was spotted speeding near the intersection of Broad Street and DeKalb Street in Camden. Despite the attempts of a Camden Police officer to pull the vehicle over, the driver refused to stop and led the officer to the Kershaw Health Emergency Room.
The vehicle was carrying a total of six individuals, with two managing to escape, one being apprehended, and the remaining three sustaining gunshot wounds. In a separate incident that occurred just ten minutes later, a woman called 911 to report being shot in the head while driving a silver 2016 Chevrolet Impala. She stated that the incident took place while parked on the side of I-20 West near the 104-mile marker. Fortunately, her injuries were non-life-threatening, and she was treated and released from the hospital.
Both vehicles involved in the incident, as well as all the occupants, are believed to be connected. Multiple gunshot holes were found in both cars. Initially, it was unclear where the shootings took place, but later in the day, investigators revealed that the location was likely on I-20 East between the 88 and 89-mile markers.
According to the victims, they were returning from a gentlemen’s club on Broad River Road in Columbia when the shooting occurred. They stated that it took place somewhere on I-20 between Broad River Road in Columbia (exit 65) and Jamestown Road in Bishopville (exit 108).
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact KCSO at 803-425-1512 or 803-424-4000, or by emailing Investigations@kershaw.sc.gov.
This senseless act of violence has shaken the community, and authorities are working diligently to bring those responsible to justice. As the investigation continues, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
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