Suspect in murder near Palmetto Health Richland arrested in another state

Law enforcement a state away arrested the third suspect in the July killing of a 23-year-old man a few blocks from Palmetto Health Richland.

The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and members of the Wilson Police Department in North Carolina arrested Jamal Trutus Curtis Hughey, 22, in Wilson, according to a news release from Columbia Police Department. Wilson is about 50 miles east of Raleigh off of Interstate 95.

Columbia police reported its lead investigator in the case, who is a member of the task force, traveled to Wilson to extradite Hughey back to Richland County.

Hughey is the third and final suspect in the killing of Donquiese D. Green. Police believe Donquiese was on the 3400 block of Magrath Street July 30 when an argument escalated between him and suspects in a vehicle. Green and another person were shot, and Green died from a gunshot wound to the upper body, officials reported.

Hughey is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.

Columbia Police arrested the two other suspects, Tyrone Hollins Jr. and his brother Keoki Hollins, last week. Tyrone Hollins, 23, is charged with murder and attempted murder and Keoki Hollins, 21, is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.

Investigators continue to look for a motive but believe the shooting was an isolated incident.

The three were booked into Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.