3 arrested in Orangeburg County after-prom party shooting
SANTEE, S.C. (WIS) - Three people have been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly after-prom party shooting near Santee.
The shooting happened on Saturday in the 800 block of Antioch Road. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Harrison Rollins died and several others were injured.
During a news conference Friday, OCSO Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced the arrest of Deon Gaddist, 19, Montrell White, 17 and a 16-year-old juvenile who was not identified.
Ravenell said the shooting remains under investigation and more arrests are expected.
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Chief Deputy Chandra Gibbs said there was a mix of adults and teenagers at the unofficial after-prom party on Antioch Road ― and alcohol was involved.
Gibbs said a mother was trying to create a safe space for teens to celebrate after the Lake Marion High School Prom. An incident report said the mother told deputies she threw the party so the teenagers “would not be in the streets.”
Shortly after 1 a.m., the mother turned the music that was playing off and urged all those in attendance to leave. Moments after that, gunshots were fired.
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