Charleston police arrested Antonio Fludd Jr., 18, of West Ashley and a 16-year-old suspect for murder and attempted armed robbery after a Dec. 2 shooting that killed Collinn Potter, 31, in the Ashley Oaks Apartment complex off Ashley Hall Plantation.
Fludd is also charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and unlawful carrying of a handgun for his role in the shooting. The juvenile is also charged with receiving stolen goods.
“Our officers and detectives have worked tirelessly on this case from the outset,” Charleston Police Chief Chito Walker said in a statement. “Though the arrests of these dangerous individuals provide some closure, we must recognize this was an unacceptable and senseless loss of life. Such violence has no place in our community, and we remain committed to bringing justice to the victim and his family,”
Officials said the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact a detective by calling 843-720-2422 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.
Over the last week, nine others died in gun violence in Charleston, Richland, Greenville, Orangeburg, Spartanburg, Sumter, Pickens and Kershaw counties. Ten others were hurt in shootings across the state.
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