RCSD: 2 arrested after sale goes wrong

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Two people have been arrested after a sale on Willow Oak Drive turned into a murder, according to RCSD.

Investigators said on Wednesday, March 19, deputies responded just after 2 p.m. in the 300 block of Willow Oak Drive in reference to a shooting.

When deputies arrived to the area, they found a victim with a gunshot wound in the upper body area. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies at the scene were able to gather descriptions for two potential suspects, said Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Both suspects, Quavon Eichelberger and Zaire Warner were taken into custody at the scene.

An investigation revealed that the victim had made arrangements online to sell items to Quavon Eichelberger.

When the victim met Eichelberger to make the exchange, Eichelberger robbed and killed the victim, said Richland County deputies.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, deputies determined that Zaire Warner had gone with the victim to make the sale and was not involved in the murder.

However, investigators said Warner was in possession of a gun, and he is prohibited from possessing firearms.

Warner was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center which he has since been released from.

Eichelberger was charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and armed robbery.

He was booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center where RCSD said he is still detained.