LUGOFF, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a double homicide that happened Monday evening at the Lexington Grand Apartments on Roy Truesdale Road in Lugoff.
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) responding to a call of multiple victims being shot around 5:30 p.m. on December 2, 2024. Deputies, along with agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and troopers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), reportedly arrived at the scene within minutes. At the scene, officers found two men shot dead.
A search of the area was conducted using K9 and drone teams, but officials say they believe the suspect(s) have left the vicinity. Investigators also believe all parties involved in the shooting knew each other and this was not a random act.
Kershaw County Coroner David West has identified the victims as Kevin Sutton, 40, of Camden and 22-year-old Tasheed Sutton, of Cassatt. The two men were related, as uncle and his nephew.
KCSO and SLED continue to process the scene, and authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office at 803-425-1512 or 803-424-4000. Tips can also be emailed to Investigations@kershaw.sc.gov.