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Laurens County Manhunt Ends: Suspect in Custody After Fatal Shooting Incident

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. — A Laurens County man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting was captured by authorities late Saturday evening. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 38-year-old Terrence Jerrell Williams, who was apprehended around 8 p.m., marking the end of a manhunt that began after a deadly incident on Friday night. The shooting occurred on the night of Dec. 13, when deputies, along with coroner’s officials and state law enforcement, …

Man Sentenced to 30 Years for “Snitch” Assault in Laurens Attack Verdict

Laurens, South Carolina – A Laurens man found guilty of leading a brutal assault on another man suspected of being a “snitch” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Marcus Tyrone Grant, 46, was convicted of assault and battery by a mob as well as kidnapping by a Laurens County jury. The verdict was delivered by Circuit Judge Cordell Maddox, who sentenced Grant to 30 years in prison, with 18 years of active prison …

Laurens Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Assault on Alleged Snitch

Columbia, South Carolina – A Laurens man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a brutal assault on an individual he suspected of being an informant, as announced by 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo. Marcus Tyrone Grant, aged 46, was convicted by a Laurens County jury of assault and battery by a mob, along with kidnapping. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday evening, leading to Grant receiving a 30-year prison sentence, …

Laurens Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Brutal Assault on Suspected Snitch

Laurens, South Carolina – A Laurens man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of leading a brutal assault on another man suspected of being an informant, announced 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo. Marcus Tyrone Grant, 46, was found guilty of assault and battery by a mob and kidnapping by a Laurens County jury. The verdict was reached late Wednesday evening, with Grant receiving a sentence of 30 years in …