Second Suspect Arrested In Killing Of 18-Year-Old In Lancaster County

LANCASTER, S.C. – A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of 18-year-old Stephen Carter in Lancaster County last Friday.

Authorities arrested Kenneth Jamarri Mitchell, 25, of Barnwell County, on Monday night. He has been charged with murder and armed robbery.

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Kenneth Jamarri Mitchell

Witnesses identified a gray sedan that was involved in the shooting. Police said Mitchell was the owner and driver of the vehicle when he and Patterson went to Carter’s house.

While a relative brought Mitchell to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to be interviewed, agents located the suspect’s car at his father’s house and confiscated it for evidence.

Police also arrested 17-year-old Ny’Jeri Izay Patterson on Sunday night.

Officials are still investigating the shooting and say that additional arrested and charges are possible.