Aiken County Sheriff’s Office arrested 17-year-old Cornelius Marquel Simpkins Jr. from Beech Island on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the June 2025 shooting death of Tranard Sheppard in Warrenville, South Carolina. Simpkins faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and he remains at the Aiken County Detention Center.
Case Connection
Authorities link Simpkins to the fatal incident on Sarah Street on June 22, 2025, though specific details of his role were not disclosed in the initial news release. This arrest aligns with prior reports of the same case, confirming multi-agency support including SLED, ATF, and U.S. Marshals.[conversation_history]​
Local Context
Warrenville falls within Aiken County, where recent sheriff’s office updates highlight ongoing violent crime investigations. No additional suspects or court dates were noted in available reports as of January 2026.​
