LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Tuesday night, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a safety meeting with its Violent Crime Task Force.
Deputies said the goal is to teach residents how to report tips, as well as connect them to resources and answer questions.
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The county said it has investigated multiple homicides this year, including the deaths of two mothers.
It also arrested a group of juveniles following a shooting inside a Walmart on Highway 9.
Advocates said they have been working to try and keep teens in Lancaster County and away from gang violence.
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