RCSD: Man wanted for double homicide after shooting on Fairfield Road
(Courtesy: RCSD) James Toatley
(Courtesy: RCSD) James Toatley
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are looking for a man accused of a double homicide after a shooting on Saturday.
Authorities say James Toatley, 31, is wanted for shooting at three men, killing two, outside the Motor City Market convenience store on Fairfield Road.
Officials say they responded to the scene around 2:40 a.m. where they found the victims.
According to investigators, an argument between one of the victims and a customer escalated when two victims walked back to their car where the other two victims were. Deputies say Toatley followed them and began shooting.
Deputies say one male victim died on scene, and the second male died at a hospital. Investigators say the other two victims were uninjured.
On Monday afternoon, the Richland County Coroner identified the victims as 41-year-old Corey Smith of Bush River Road and 37-year-old Curtis Dinkins of Luvalie Street.
Toatley is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Deputies say Toatley is wanted on two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
If you know where he is, don’t approach him, but submit an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers at crimesc.com.
