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A South Carolina man, John A.F. Lowery, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after a fatal shooting in Chester in July. The shooting occurred on Saluda Street, and the victim, Darion A.A. Jones, died from a gunshot wound to the head. Lowery remains in jail without bail. The case was investigated by city police, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, and the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Andrew Dys reported
South Carolina Man Charged with Murder in Fatal shooting in Chester
A South Carolina man, John A.F. Lowery, 31, of Chester, has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Chester in July, according to arrest warrants and state and city police. The shooting occurred on Saluda Street north of downtown on July 23, as stated in the arrest warrants obtained by The Herald.
In addition to the murder charge, Lowery also faces a charge of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the State Law Enforcement Division and Curtis Singleton, chief of the Chester Police Department.
The victim in the shooting has been identified as Darion A.A. Jones, 22, of Chester, by Terry Tinker, Chester County Coroner. Jones suffered a fatal wound to the head, as stated in the warrants.
The case was investigated by city police, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, and SLED. Lowery remains in the Chester County jail without bail after bond was denied in a court hearing, records show.
The tragic incident has brought attention to the need for increased public safety measures in Chester. The community is grappling with the loss of a young life and seeking justice for the victim and their family.
Andrew Dys, a reporter and columnist for The Herald, covers breaking news and public safety. With over two decades of experience, Dys has won numerous awards for his coverage of crime, race, justice, and people. His work is highly regarded and has been included in the U.S. Library of Congress.
The community hopes that by shedding light on this incident, it will lead to a safer and more secure future for Chester..
