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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. South Carolina murder suspect arrested
2. Man apprehended for South Carolina homicide
A Midlands resident was shot and killed, leading to murder charges being filed against a man arrested in Maryland, more than 500 miles away from South Carolina. Quenell Marquis Anderson, a 37-year-old from Edgefield County, was apprehended on March 20 with the help of Maryland State Police and Prince George’s County Police Department. The victim, Ricky Martin, was shot multiple times on March 2, with Anderson identified as the shooter based on evidence from SLED’s investigation. Anderson is currently held in the Newberry County Detention Center without bond, while another individual has been charged with accessory after the fact. The case is being prosecuted by the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
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1. Suspect apprehended in murder case across state lines
2. Fugitive accused of homicide caught in distant location
Man Arrested in Maryland for Murder of Midlands Resident in South Carolina
A Midlands resident was tragically killed in a shooting, and authorities have now charged a man with murder in connection to the incident. The suspect, Quenell Marquis Anderson, a 37-year-old Edgefield County resident, was apprehended on March 20 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which is over 500 miles away from South Carolina.
Anderson’s arrest was made possible with the help of the Maryland State Police and the Prince George’s County Police Department, as announced by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in a recent news release.
Details of the Incident
According to an arrest warrant shared by SLED, Anderson allegedly shot the victim, 35-year-old Sumter resident Ricky Martin, multiple times on March 2. The suspect was identified as the shooter by a reliable source known to law enforcement, along with other evidence gathered during SLED’s investigation.
Despite the arrest, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time. Authorities have not disclosed why Anderson was in Maryland or how he was located in the state. However, after being extradited back to South Carolina, Anderson was booked at the Edgefield County Detention Center and is currently being held at the Newberry County Detention Center without bond, according to jail records.
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Legal Proceedings
Following the incident, SLED also charged 37-year-old Roscoe Pough Jr. with accessory after the fact to murder on March 4. The Johnston Police Department requested SLED to lead the investigation into Martin’s death, and the case will be prosecuted by the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to bring justice to the victim and his family. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies from different states highlights the importance of cooperation in solving crimes that cross state lines.
While the tragic loss of life cannot be undone, the efforts of law enforcement bring hope for closure and accountability in the face of senseless violence. The community mourns the loss of Ricky Martin and stands united in seeking justice for the victim and his loved ones.
