Man Arrested Shortly After Shooting

On October 20^th at approximately 8:15PM, deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Wendy’s on Highway 56 in Clinton in reference to a shooting incident.

Upon arrival, deputies located an individual who had sustained a gunshot wound. Nearby, an officer with the Clinton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle and detained the individual. Investigation revealed that an altercation had occurred between the two individuals and shots were fired into the vehicle occupied by the victim, as well as into the Wendy’s restaurant.

Damin Lamont Williams Jr. of Newberry was arrested and charged with the following:

-Assault and Battery, High and Aggravated

-Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime

-Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle

-Discharging a Firearm into a Building

-2 Counts of Malicious Damage to Property

“This situation put innocent people in danger. This reckless behavior showed complete disregard for life, and I appreciate the swift actions of our deputies and the Clinton Police Department in bringing this individual into custody.” - Sheriff Reynolds