LANCASTER, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Lancaster Police Department arrested two more suspects involved in the fatal drive-by shooting that occurred in September 2024.
Police say both of the new suspects are juveniles, both charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. They have previously reported that the death of 18-year-old Jelani Jackson and other shootings that followed are gang-related.
Other suspects previously arrested are:
- Lamonte Roberts, 31, of Lancaster, Nov. 20, 2024
- Kenyan Blair, 19, of Lancaster, Nov. 21, 2024, who was already in custody for an unrelated charge
“Preventing and addressing violent crime remains the top priority for the Lancaster Police Department,” said Lancaster Police Chief Don Roper. “Our committed officers and law enforcement partners have dedicated countless hours to resolving this violent incident.”
According to police, on Sept. 4, Jackson was killed in a drive-by shooting on Clinton Avenue. Between Sept. 5-11, there were five more related shootings, some leading to non-fatal injuries. The investigation into the incidents remains ongoing.
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