Search underway for suspect in Chester County shooting that killed 1 person, injured 4
One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting early Sunday in the northern part of Chester County, officials said.
Around 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to a shooting near Powell Drive off Harvey Neely Road, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
Four other individuals were shot and suffered “substantial injuries,” the sheriff’s office said. They were transported to a nearby hospital before deputies arrived, officials said.
One victim was released from the hospital, officials said.
As of Sunday evening, deputies are searching for 30-year-old Vangereil Dretreckes Miller, whom officials believe is armed and dangerous, in connection with the shooting. Deputies have obtained warrants for Miller for murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, officials said.
Those with information about Miller’s whereabouts should call 911, officials said.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is assisting with the investigation, officials said.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published March 6, 2022 at 10:18 AM.
