Charlotte, NC — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, in connection with two separate shootings that occurred in Chester County, South Carolina, over the weekend.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office reported that the shootings took place on Saturday, April 12, in the Great Falls area. The first incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. on McClinton Road, resulting in one person being injured.
Approximately 30 minutes later, a second shooting on Ridgeway Road left one person dead and another injured.
Authorities quickly identified 18-year-old Ronrico Lamont McCullough Jr. as a suspect in both incidents. McCullough allegedly fled Chester County after the shootings and was later apprehended in Charlotte.
The sheriff’s office is currently working through the extradition process to bring McCullough back to South Carolina to face charges.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the investigation and arrest, including the Great Falls Police Department, Fort Lawn Police Department, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Notably, the shooting on Ridgeway Road was the second such incident on that road within a week. An earlier shooting on Wednesday left three people injured, including two 17-year-olds.
An 18-year-old and his mother were arrested in connection with that incident.
The CMPD has been actively addressing a series of shootings in the Charlotte area as well. In a separate case, two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were arrested in connection with a shooting spree that occurred on July 9, 2024.
The incidents involved random shootings at bicyclists, vehicles, and residences, resulting in one death and several injuries.
The suspects, identified as Carlos Roberto Diaz and a 16-year-old male, face multiple charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder.
These incidents have raised concerns about youth involvement in violent crimes and the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing such issues.
Authorities continue to investigate these cases and urge anyone with information to come forward.