CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — UPDATE Monday, Nov. 17: Derrick DeAngleo Dixon turned himself in before noon Monday. The investigation is still ongoing and more arrest may arise.
A teenage gang member was arrested in connection with the killing of a Chester councilman, according to Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood.
Christopher Moore, 18, has been charged with murder. Quinton McClinton, 25, was charged as an accessory to a felony.
Underwood said the weapon used to kill Odell Williams was an assault rifle and added that there is evidence the attack on Williams happened at an intersection.
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The gang involved in the killing is called RTC, which stands for Round Tree Circle -- where the shooting happened, Underwood said.
Underwood said he and his office have received threats from gang members following the killing. The sheriff said he is personally declaring war on gang members, but he did not say if the slaying was gang related.
Sheriff says he has arrested two people in connection to councilman's murder. @wsoctvpic.twitter.com/ONKSng6lEz
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Another suspect, DeAngelo Roseboro, was taken into custody Friday afternoon.
Deputies are searching for Derrick Dixon in connection with the crime.
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Mourners filled a South Carolina church Monday as Williams was laid to rest.
Williams was remembered by hundreds inside Calvary Baptist Church nearly a week after he was found shot to death inside his car.
"We will always remember this outstanding man who gave selflessly of himself as he impacted and inspired all of us who knew and loved him," said City Councilwoman Linda Tucker.
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