Man Charged With Murder After Family Member Shot And Killed

Responding officers were informed that an altercation led to a family member being shot in the head.

A man is now facing murder charges after the victim of a shooting succumbed to their injuries.

The shooting took place on Friday at a residence along Old Millpond Road in Darlington County.

Responding officers were informed that an altercation led to a family member being shot in the head.

The victim was taken to a hospital where they later died.

William Sheffield was originally charged with attempted murder which has now been filed as murder. He also faces charges of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, three counts of pointing and presenting a firearm and manufacturing or distribution of meth.

Kathy Sheffield was also charged in the incident with obstruction of justice.

An investigation is still underway.