Attempted murder suspect in custody after shooting, chase in Oconee Co.

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Oconee County County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies have arrested a suspect following a shooting on Sunday evening.

Deputies said they responded to Rock Crusher Road on Sunday and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his ankle. He was helped at the scene and taken to the hospital for further treatment.

During their investigation, deputies said 34-year-old Kristopher Lamar Jenkins of Walhalla was identified as the suspect. According to the arrest warrant, Jenkins allegedly pointed a gun at the victim’s chest and threatened to shoot him. The victim supposedly tried to take the gun from Jenkins, but it went off and hit the victim during the struggle.

While collecting evidence, deputies were notified that Jenkins was also driving a stolen black Honda taken from Seneca. On Monday morning, deputies spotted the vehicle and tried to stop it. However, the driver refused to stop and got away on foot after the chase ended.

On Thursday, deputies said Jenkins was taken into custody. He is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He is also charged with financial transaction card fraud after deputies say he used the victim’s bank card to buy a Bic lighter.

Jenkins was convicted of armed robbery in 2012.

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