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GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (BFMG) — The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has announced charges following a deadly shooting on Fleetwood Drive that claimed the life of a child and injured two others.
Investigators have charged 31-year-old Shawnteza La Shay Sherman with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and criminal conspiracy. A juvenile has also been charged with a weapons offense for possessing a firearm while under the age of 18. The juvenile is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia.
According to GCSO, another arrest was made just moments ago on Crest Lane, of a 16-year-old who has been charged with Murder, two counts of Attempted Murder, and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. That juvenile will also be transported to DJJ Deputies say that are still working to apprehend any additional suspects that were involved.
The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active as authorities work to identify and apprehend everyone connected to the shooting.
“As Sheriff Hobart Lewis has promised, we will continue our pursuit until everyone involved in this senseless crime is behind bars,” the agency said in a statement.
Authorities provided an update on the victims:
The two children involved are 5-year-old twins. One of the twins died from injuries sustained in the shooting, while the other remains in critical condition.
An 18-year-old victim is recovering and is expected to survive after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The sheriff’s office said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
