Richland County, SC – A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting late Saturday night along Polo Road, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
According to Sheriff Leon Lott, deputies responded to a reported shooting around 11:00 p.m. Saturday at the 800 block of Polo Road. When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators say deputies learned at the scene that the suspect, identified as Charles McCants, and the victim were involved in a verbal argument that allegedly escalated into a physical confrontation. Authorities say McCants allegedly shot the victim multiple times before fleeing the area.
Following the shooting, McCants reportedly left Richland County. Law enforcement later located him in Hartsville, South Carolina, where he was detained by Hartsville Police Department officers. He was subsequently transferred back to the custody of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
McCants has been formally charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the sheriff’s department. He is currently being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Officials have not released the name of the victim, and no further details about the argument that led to the shooting have been made public. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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