News Summary
Authorities have made multiple arrests related to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Calvin Lamont Parker Jr. during a car and bike show at Ware Shoals Dragway. Kendrick Makins and Travis Dewayne Turner Jr. are charged with murder in connection to the incident. Additionally, a separate shooting led to the arrest of Justin Rawlins Moody for the death of Oscar Rubio. The community is on edge as investigations continue into both tragedies, raising concerns about safety at public events.
Ware Shoals, South Carolina — Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager during a car and bike show at the Ware Shoals Dragway on Wednesday evening. The arrested individuals are charged with various counts related to the shooting that left 17-year-old Calvin Lamont Parker Jr. dead.
On May 11, 2024, Kendrick Makins was apprehended by authorities at his residence on Smith Street Ext. He has been charged with the murder of Parker, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting that occurred around 8:30 p.m. during the Best of Both Worlds event at the dragway. An autopsy for Parker has since been scheduled; however, specific details surrounding the events leading up to his death remain unclear.
Additionally, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has charged Travis Dewayne Turner Jr. with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, also in connection to the incident at the dragway. Both men are currently in custody as the investigation into the shooting continues.
Deputies from the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, who were first on the scene, quickly secured the area around the home believed to be the origin of the gunfire. SWAT teams were called in to assess the situation further and made contact with the suspect involved. Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public from this incident.
In a separate shooting incident in Ware Shoals, a third individual, Justin Rawlins Moody, has been arrested for his involvement in the death of Oscar Rubio. This shooting took place on a Thursday night, resulting in Moody facing multiple severe charges including murder, armed robbery, and first-degree burglary. Investigators have indicated that Rubio died from multiple gunshot wounds, with evidence linking Moody to the crime scene unearthed following the execution of a search warrant at a nearby residence.
Moody’s law enforcement background, having resigned from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in October 2018, has raised questions about his prior engagement with local authorities. The circumstances surrounding both shootings continue to unfold, and investigators have not released further details regarding motives or the full timeline of events.
The fatal incident at the dragway and the ensuing arrests have reverberated throughout the community, raising concerns about safety and violence within public events. Local residents are seeking answers as authorities piece together the events that led to these tragic outcomes.
Law enforcement agencies are actively conducting investigations to clarify all aspects of the shootings that have taken place within Ware Shoals over the past week. Further updates are expected to be released as the situation develops.
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