Orangeburg Co. investigators searching for 3, 1 arrested in connection with Wednesday shooting

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are searching for 3 people in connection with Wednesday’s shooting incident.

Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are searching for 3 people in connection with Wednesday’s shooting incident. (Photo: Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Investigators responded to the Marathon/4-Way Stop convenience store at Magnolia and Chestnut streets after a report of multiple shots fired around 1:30 p.m. on April 8th.

“These individuals displayed a complete disregard for life in this incident and no concept of consequences,” the sheriff says. “We plan on giving them that concept – there are severe consequences.”

Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for Qzah Brown, 19, on attempted murder, aggravated breach of peace, possession of a weapons during a violent crime, criminal conspiracy charges.

Yikese Franklin, 24, is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated breach of peace, possession of a weapons during a violent crime, criminal conspiracy charges.

Daniel Brown, 22, is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated breach of peace, and criminal conspiracy charges.

One person connection to the case, Ciarra Copeland, 31, was arrested and charged on Friday, April 10 with accessory after the fact of a felony, say deputies.

“We were lucky no one was injured. But make no mistake about it, anyone that dreams about aiding or hiding these individuals will be prosecuted,” Ravenell states.

Anyone with information on the 3 people is urged to call the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.