Three arrested during police investigation
The Aiken Department of Public Safety arrested three people while police were following leads on a Sunday night murder.
Moses Williams, 19, of Princess Lane, was shot around 11:30 p.m. in the Hahn Village area. He was pronounced dead at Aiken Regional Medical Centers early Monday morning.
While police were conducting interviews at a home on Greenville Street, a number of individuals ran from the residence, police said, and one person was seen with a handgun.
Arrested at the residence were Ronald Anthony Harris Jr., 40, who will be booked on drug charges; Devlin Devon Simpkins, 21, who will be charged with failure to comply with a lawful order; and Jonathan Lott, 25, will be charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, failure to comply, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
All suspects are from Aiken.
Investigators continue to follow leads in the murder of Moses Williams and ask the community to continue to call with tips and information to Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of $50 to $1000.
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