YORK COUNTY, S.C. — According to the York Police Department, an investigation is underway after two people were shot late Friday night in York County.
The violence claimed the life of a 33-year-old man who died on the scene. The other victim, a 34-year-old man, was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.
The incident took place close to the intersection of West Liberty Street and Wellington Square Drive.
Mike Oates has lived in the area for two years. He said he heard about 12 to 13 shots.
“It was about nine shots consecutively, then it was a brief pause, and then another three or four more shots,” he said.
“Well I’ve been here at this address for about six years,” said Fredrick Carter, a neighbor. “It’s one of the greatest neighborhoods, that’s why we moved here.”
Carter lives a few doors down from where the shooting took place.
“I seen blue lights, red lights and stuff like that, so I walked outside,” he said. “Just crime scene tape all over the place.”
Shortly after the shooting took place, police arrested 34-year-old Kejuan Dye of Clover. He’s been charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He’s scheduled to have a bond hearing within 24 hours of his arrest.
Police have not released the names of the victims, or said what sparked the violence.
Neighbors said there was a large party.
“I just seen an unusual large crowd there last night,” Carter said. He told his wife he was worried about the large crowd when he got home Friday night.
“You always hear about stuff like this happening but when it happens right beside you, it’s a little eye opening,” said Oates.
Neighbors say there have been many parties in that area, but there have never been any issues like this before.
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