News Summary
A murder investigation is underway in Irmo, SC, after a gas station shooting left one victim dead. The suspect, Desmond Coleman, is armed and dangerous, prompting authorities to urge the public for information. The community is on edge as law enforcement intensifies their search for Coleman following the violent incident early Wednesday morning.
Irmo, SC – Suspect Wanted for Murder in Fatal Gas Station Shooting
A murder investigation is ongoing in Irmo, South Carolina, following a shooting that claimed one victim’s life early Wednesday morning. The main suspect in the case, Desmond Coleman, is currently on the run and classified as armed and dangerous by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
The shooting incident occurred around 4 a.m. at a CK Mart/El Cheapo gas station located at 2624 Broad River Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services pronounced the individual dead at the scene.
In an effort to locate Coleman, deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on Chadford Road later in the evening. This operation involved the Special Response Team, along with multiple deputy vehicles that surrounded the area. Although a vehicle believed to have been used in the shooting was towed from the residence on Chadford Road, Coleman was not found at the location.
The neighborhood in the New Friarsgate subdivision was secured and closed off for several hours as authorities conducted their search for the suspect. The situation has raised concerns among local residents, who have expressed alarm over the violent incident occurring in their community.
Authorities are actively encouraging anyone with information regarding Coleman’s whereabouts to come forward and contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. As the investigation progresses, updates are expected to follow regarding the search for Coleman and developments concerning the case.
This tragic incident marks a serious event for the Irmo community, to which law enforcement is responding with urgency. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is actively working to gather more information and to ensure the public’s safety in the wake of the shooting.
As a developing story, the current status of the investigation, including any potential leads, will be closely monitored. The community remains vigilant as they await further news from local authorities.
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Additional Resources
- WIS TV: Suspect Wanted in Deadly Shooting
- Wikipedia: Murder in the United States
- WLTX: Suspect Search for Gas Station Killing
- Google Search: Gas station shooting Irmo South Carolina
- WIS TV: Suspect in Deadly Shooting on the Run
- Google Scholar: Gun Violence in the United States
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Murder
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