Crime & Courts

Police identify murder suspect, who is still at large

Police have named a suspect in the shooting death of a 34-year-old Demetrius Floyd.

The suspect is Jaylen Bell, 18, and he is facing murder charges in connection to the death, Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release.

“Bell is to be considered armed and dangerous,” the release said. “If you see Bell, do not approach him and call 911.”

Floyd was hospitalized after receiving multiple gunshot wounds near 400 block of Dubard-Boyle Road, which is near the Oak Hills Golf Club, according to the release and a previous article from The State. Floyd died from his wounds Sunday night at 10:38.

Those who have information on Bell’s location can call Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.

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Lucas Daprile
The State
Lucas Daprile has been covering the University of South Carolina and higher education since March 2018. Before working for The State, he graduated from Ohio University and worked as an investigative reporter at TCPalm in Stuart, FL. Lucas received several awards from the S.C. Press Association, including for education beat reporting, series of articles and enterprise reporting. Support my work with a digital subscription
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