LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of David Lunn, 55, on Thursday in Lancaster, police said.
Officers responded around 9 p.m. to Cedar Street for reports of a person shot outside of a home. At the scene, authorities found a man lying on the ground. Lunn was confirmed dead by paramedics.
Rodricas Demorrio Stewart, of Lancaster, turned himself in Sunday and taken to jail. He was also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
“We are thankful we were able to develop a suspect and resolve this case quickly. The continued partnership between the Lancaster Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and the Multijurisdictional Violent Crimes Task Force is an important resource that allows us to address violence in our community and offer closure to the family of the victim,” said Chief Don Roper.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Lancaster Police Department at 803-283-1171, or the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 803-283-3388.
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