Deputies: 18-year-old arrested in connection with drive-by shooting on Shakespeare Road

Ty’Quan McClinton was arrested by Richland County deputies for a double murder that occurred on Sept. 11, 2023.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that happened back in September in Richland County, say deputies.

Richland County deputies say Ty’Quan McClinton and others did a drive-by shooting that killed two people who were attending a party on Shakespeare Road on Sept 11, 2023.

“Another example of a young person throwing their life away by the gun. He celebrated his birthday by killing two people,” Richland County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Lott said.

McClinton had been wanted on murder charges since Oct. 17 and was arrested without incident on two counts of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

“So sad we are losing a generation who do not realize the consequences of their actions when they shoot a gun. It has to stop,” Sheriff Lott said.