Person arrested in connection with Fairfield County shooting incident

Tiffany Rigby,

Tyrese Robertson

 

 

 

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office along with the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting incident that happened over the weekend, say deputies.

The shooting happened shortly before 1 p.m. in the area of Columbia Road and 2nd Street in Winnsboro on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Deputies responded after a caller reported hearing gunfire and turned into a nearby business to distance herself from the area.

When deputies arrived to the area, investigators located multiple spent shell casings in the roadway, according to FCSO.

Investigators developed information identifying a white Honda matching the description given at the scene.

Deputies were able to identify the driver as Tyrese Robertson, who was already wanted on outstanding warrants.

The vehicle was located a short time later and Robertson was taken into custody without incident.

Tyrese Robertson was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle.

This investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as it progresses, says Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 803-635-4141, submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers, or contact Investigator Barry Gilbert directly at 803-815-4130. 
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