Laurens County deputies investigated the tragic shooting death of 15-year-old Leo Scott Epting, a Laurens District 55 High School freshman, found in a Gray Court roadway on March 7. An 18-year-old Charlotte man, Ryan Ingersoll, faces murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, and weapons charges, with a juvenile co-suspect detained in North Carolina pending extradition.
Incident Summary
Around 5:30 a.m. on Tanglewood Way—roughly 105 miles southwest of uptown Charlotte—Epting succumbed to gunshot wounds despite responders’ efforts. Sheriff Don Reynolds called it a “despicable act,” thanking Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD for swift aid in the cross-state probe; details remain limited due to sensitivity.
Suspect Status
Ingersoll is in custody on multiple violent crime counts, while the unnamed juvenile awaits transfer to South Carolina. This rural SC case underscores regional law enforcement ties, aligning with your interest in Carolinas incidents near Charleston.
Community Impact
The loss has shaken Gray Court, with SLED’s Child Fatality Task Force involved alongside local coroner services. Officials stress justice pursuit; follow Laurens County Sheriff’s updates for trial developments.
