A month after a Midlands shooting, sheriff identifies a suspect. What we know

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a suspect following an August shooting.

At around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, “deputies were flagged down by multiple individuals in reference to an individual that was just shot” in the area of Beaty Road and Kay Street, locating an adult victim who had suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body, a previous release said.

“Deputies immediately began rendering aid until EMS arrived,” that release said. “The victim was transported to a local hospital. The suspect(s) fled prior to deputies’ arrival.”

The department now says it has identified Deandre Moye, 28, as a suspect. He is wanted for charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and felon in possession in reference to the shooting, the department announced.

Anyone with information regarding Moye’s location is asked to call the department at 803-576-3000 or submit a tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

Jordan Lawrence

The State

Jordan Lawrence serves as metro editor for The State. He has worked for newspapers in the Columbia area for more than a decade, having previously served as the lead editor for Free Times and the Lexington County Chronicle. He has won several South Carolina Press Association Awards, including recognition for breaking news reporting, business reporting and arts and entertainment writing. Support my work with a digital subscription