LANCASTER, S.C. — Police are searching for a Lancaster man who is wanted for Attempted Murder.
Markevius Harper, 23, is accused of shooting a 21-year-old man outside a home on 14th Street at around 11:00 Friday night.
Harper, the victim, their girlfriends, and others were at the home when an argument began outside which led to a physical altercation. Blows were struck, and Harper went to his car and produced a handgun. He approached the victim and fired one shot, which struck the victim in the left chest.
Harper left the scene in his car, which was described as a silver or gray Chevrolet Cobalt with a Matt’s Auto paper tag. The victim was transported to Springs Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to another medical facility for treatment. He is expected to recover.
Anyone with information about this case or the whereabouts of Harper should call the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 803-283-3388 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
