COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect who they say shot and killed an 18-year-old earlier this week.

Officers arrested 17-year-old Jordon Lemmon and charged him as an adult with murder, criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a handgun under 18. The victim was identified by the Richland County Coroner as 18-year-old Dion Briggs.

According to deputies, on November 11, the victim attempted to buy a firearm from Lemmon at a location on Nearview Avenue, which is a few streets back of Percival Road. At some point, deputies said Lemmon shot and killed Briggs. Investigators said they were able to quickly identify Lemmon as the shooting suspect.

Lemmon was located in Sumter. Richland County's fugitive task force and Su

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