Topline: The suspect allegedly confronted the victim after learning of a recent relationship the teen had with someone he described as his “loved one.”
Published: January 8, 2025 5:31 pm ET
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COLUMBIA, SC — A South Carolina man accused of shooting and killing a teenager is behind bars.
According to ABC-affiliate WOLO, 37-year-old Marcus J. Chaplin was charged for his role in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Columbia, South Carolina, on December 29.
Police say Chaplin confronted the teen in a residential yard in the 3100 block of Truman Street around 4 a.m.
Authorities received a ShotSpotter alert for the area, which which was later determined to be a “shooting hit.”
Chaplin allegedly confronted the victim after learning of a recent relationship the teen had with someone he described as his “loved one,” WOLO reported.
During the confrontation, Chaplin is accused of shooting the teenager multiple times.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chaplin is currently being held at a detention center, facing charges of Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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SC Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Teenager
The suspect allegedly confronted the victim after learning of a recent relationship the teen had with someone he described as his “loved one.”
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Published: January 8, 2025 5:31 pm ET
COLUMBIA, SC — A South Carolina man accused of shooting and killing a teenager is behind bars.
According to ABC-affiliate WOLO, 37-year-old Marcus J. Chaplin was charged for his role in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Columbia, South Carolina, on December 29.
Police say Chaplin confronted the teen in a residential yard in the 3100 block of Truman Street around 4 a.m.
Authorities received a ShotSpotter alert for the area, which which was later determined to be a “shooting hit.”
Chaplin allegedly confronted the victim after learning of a recent relationship the teen had with someone he described as his “loved one,” WOLO reported.
During the confrontation, Chaplin is accused of shooting the teenager multiple times.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chaplin is currently being held at a detention center, facing charges of Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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SC Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Teenager
The suspect allegedly confronted the victim after learning of a recent relationship the teen had with someone he described as his “loved one.”
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 8, 2025 5:31 pm ET
COLUMBIA, SC — A South Carolina man accused of shooting and killing a teenager is behind bars.
According to ABC-affiliate WOLO, 37-year-old Marcus J. Chaplin was charged for his role in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Columbia, South Carolina, on December 29.
Police say Chaplin confronted the teen in a residential yard in the 3100 block of Truman Street around 4 a.m.
Authorities received a ShotSpotter alert for the area, which which was later determined to be a “shooting hit.”
Chaplin allegedly confronted the victim after learning of a recent relationship the teen had with someone he described as his “loved one,” WOLO reported.
During the confrontation, Chaplin is accused of shooting the teenager multiple times.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chaplin is currently being held at a detention center, facing charges of Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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