RCSD search for two ‘armed and extremely dangerous’ individuals

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two armed and extremely dangerous fugitives.

Officials say 39-year-old Amos Hosey and 33-year-old Harrell Williams were engaged in an altercation with another man on July 13. Following the argument, both Hosey and Williams shot at the victim. He was transported to the hospital for his injuries.

Investigators believe they may be trying to flee the area.

Authorities say on Friday, they teamed up with the U.S. Marshals to search for the fugitives, but they couldn’t find them.

Deputies did take a man into custody on unrelated charges during the search.

Suspects should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Anyone who has information concerning their whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC

Both suspects are wanted for attempted armed robbery, attempted murder, and weapons violations.

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