NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina – A 20-year-old man wanted in a deadly Orangeburg County shooting has been taken into custody after turning himself in to authorities.
Suspect Turns Himself In
On the morning of August 15, Zaquan Shaquez Jamison called Charleston County dispatch, identified himself, and said he wanted to surrender on outstanding warrants. Police confirmed he was wanted for murder, several counts of attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Jamison, described as armed and dangerous, was arrested without incident after leaving a residence on Evanston Boulevard.
Shooting That Sparked the Charges
The charges stem from a January 2024 shooting in Santee that killed 17-year-old Ja’Mareion Crawford.
According to Santee Police Chief Kevin Borghi, Jamison allegedly fired 27 rounds from a handgun through a window of Crawford’s home. Additional attempted murder charges were filed because other people were inside the house at the time of the shooting.
Jamison Denies He Could Fire a Gun
During his arraignment, Jamison made statements that have since gone viral. He claimed that because of injuries from an October 2023 car accident, he is physically unable to pull a trigger.
“I am a burn victim and these hands are fractured, these hands can’t pull a trigger, they can’t even bend,” Jamison told the court.
Jamison is missing one hand below the wrist and has visible burn scars on his face and body.
Emotional Court Hearing
In court, the victim’s mother, who attended by phone, asked that Jamison’s bond be denied. Speaking directly to her, Jamison said:
“If I’m found not guilty, I would like to sincerely apologize on Facebook.”
He was later moved from the Al Cannon Detention Center to the Santee Police Department.
What Comes Next
Jamison faces a life sentence if convicted of murder. For now, he remains behind bars as prosecutors prepare their case.
The arrest brings a major development in a case that has gripped Orangeburg County, as the community waits to see how Jamison’s defense — centering on his severe injuries and physical limitations — will stand up in court.
