Man accused of attempted murder after fight

Jonathan Bethea was arrested in connection with a September shooting, said RCSD. (Photo: Richland County Sheriff’s Department)

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened this month.

RCSD says deputies responded to a shooting incident on Sunday, September 14, at 1050 Southern Drive.

Additionally, the sheriff’s department says deputies were able to identify the person involved and the vehicle involved in the shooting.

Warrants were taken out on Jonathan Bethea, due to investigators identifying him as being involved.

On Monday, September 15, investigators were notified by Horry County law enforcement that Bethea was detained after a traffic stop.

Investigators confirmed Bethea as a wanted person and he was held while awaiting extradition to Richland County.

Once Bethea was transferred over to the custody of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, he was taken to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

He was charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Also his bond was denied.

Law enforcement say the investigation revealed that Bethea and another individual were in a fight when Bethea pulled out a gun and fired.

During the incident victims were hit.

Deputies say the victims were not involved in the physical altercation.