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Suspect arrested after Chester County shootings that left 1 dead, 2 injured

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GREAT FALLS, S.C. — On Saturday, there were two separate shootings within minutes of each other in the Great Falls area of Chester County. The first incident, reported at 6:48 p.m., occurred at a residence on McClinton Road, where one victim sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Shortly after, at 7:14 p.m., a second shooting was reported at a home on Ridgeway Road. One person died at the scene, while another was injured and taken to the hospital.

Chester County Sheriff’s deputies identified the suspect as 18-year-old Ronrico “Rico” Lamont McCullough Jr.

Following the shootings, McCullough fled to Charlotte, where he was apprehended with help from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Currently, McCullough faces murder charges.

McCullough was extradited to Chester County and booked into jail.

No additional details have been made available.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.


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