LANCASTER, S.C. — The Lancaster Police Department said Friday afternoon that Kassidy Cunningham, a missing 10-year-old girl, was located and is safe, and her father, Korickio Cunningham, a murder suspect, is now in custody.
Korickio Cunningham has multiple warrants for murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Authorities said he is linked to a deadly shooting that happened on Thursday night related at 102 S. Hughes St. in Lancaster.
Police said they found the shooting victim, Jarvis Shannon, 38, of Lancaster, lying in the front yard of the home. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators quickly developed Korickio Cunningham as the suspect. The motive has not been released.
Earlier, police were looking for Kassidy who was believed to be with her father, who was wanted on those charges.
The suspect’s father said he believes his son was trying to protect his daughter, which was what led to the shooting.
“Not one moment was she in danger,” he told Channel 9’s Tina Terry. “He took her and made sure she was right, and right now, she’s with family.”
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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