Quenell Marquis Anderson Charged with Murder in Johnston, South Carolina

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Edgefield County murder charge
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An Edgefield County man, Quenell Marquis Anderson, has been charged with Murder in connection to the shooting death of Ricky Martin, Jr. in Johnston, South Carolina. Anderson, 37, was apprehended in Upper Marlboro, MD with the help of Maryland State Police and Prince George County Police Department. He was identified as the individual who shot Martin on March 2nd. Roscoe Pough, Jr., 37, was also charged with Accessory After the Fact to Murder in the same case. Anderson is currently held at the Edgefield County Detention Center and Newberry County Detention Center. Stay updated on this developing story on WJBF.

Details of the Incident in Johnston, South Carolina

An Edgefield County man, Quenell Marquis Anderson, has recently been charged with Murder in connection to a tragic shooting incident that occurred on May Street in Johnston, South Carolina. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Department (SLED) has reported that Anderson, aged 37, was apprehended in Upper Marlboro, MD, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police and the Prince George County Police Department.

Identification and Charges

On March 2nd, Ricky Martin, Jr., a 35-year-old individual from Sumter, S.C., was fatally shot multiple times with a firearm. Anderson was positively identified as the shooter through evidence gathered during the SLED investigation. The warrant issued against Anderson clearly states his involvement in the murder of Martin.

Collaborative Efforts in the Investigation

Following the tragic incident, Roscoe Pough, Jr., aged 37, was charged by SLED with being an accessory after the fact to murder. This development came after the Johnston Police Department sought the assistance of SLED to investigate Martin’s untimely death. The Edgefield County Coroner’s Office later confirmed the identity of the deceased victim.

Legal Proceedings and Incarceration

Anderson, the primary suspect in the case, has been booked at the Edgefield County Detention Center and is currently being housed at the Newberry County Detention Center. The legal process is underway as authorities work towards ensuring justice for the victim and his family.

For more information on this ongoing investigation and the latest updates, stay tuned to WJBF for comprehensive coverage of this developing story.