Suspect wanted in deadly Anderson shooting
According to Anderson Police Chief Jim Stewart, an arrest warrant has been signed for Tyshun Kyreem Lomax for the murder of Kevin Edwards at Jefferson Apartments.
According to Anderson Police Department and Anderson County Coroner's Office, Edwards was injured Friday evening in a shooting at Jefferson Apartments on Jefferson Avenue. Edwards was taken to AnMed where he later died from his injuries. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police are also continuing to investigate a separate shooting which happened a few minutes later on Caughlin Avenue. The victim in that shooting remains in intensive care.
Previous story: One injured, one dead in Anderson shootings
Police are continuing to search for Lomax. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts are asked to call 864-260-4444 or submit an anonymous tip through Anderson Area Crime Stoppers at P3Tips.com/1038 or calling 866-917-8477.
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