West Columbia Police arrested 19-year-old Jaeden Jones and 18-year-old Ty’ron Bethea following a Sunday shooting outside the Walmart at 2401 Augusta Road around 4:30 p.m., with no injuries reported.
Incident summary
Witnesses saw armed suspects flee toward Beverly Drive after shots hit a gray Nissan Altima on the road and a gray sedan in the parking lot. A white Chevrolet Tahoe was mentioned but not located. Shell casings littered the lot.
Arrest details
Officers found three suspects hiding in a woodline off Beverly Drive; Jones and Bethea matched descriptions and were booked at Lexington County Detention Center.
- Jones: Attempted murder, possession of a firearm during a violent crime, criminal conspiracy, possession of marijuana.
- Bethea: Possession of marijuana only.
A third unidentified suspect fled toward the Walmart via railroad tracks and remains at large as of Monday.
Quick response pinned two suspects fast in this busy retail area—motive unclear, but conspiracy charge suggests coordination. Check local updates for the runner.
