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Walterboro man arrested for fatal playground shooting in downtown Charleston

By Jameson Moyer,

2 days ago

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Police announced Monday they have arrested a suspect for a fatal shooting near a downtown playground in June.

Lymik Nyshawn Pierce, 26, of Walterboro, was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.

Pierce is booked at the Al Cannon Detention Center and is awaiting a bond hearing.

Officers responded to the community park on South Street after 11 a.m. June 10 for a shots fired call. When they arrived, they found 25-year-old David Williams suffering from a gunshot wound.

Williams was pronounced dead on the scene. At the time, police said they did not think any children were on the playground when the shooting occurred.

Charleston Police are still investigating this homicide. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the on-duty CPD central detective at (843) 720-2422.

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