Lexington Deputies Apprehend Wanted Suspect in 2022 Shooting Case

Lexington’s Continued Pursuit for Justice

The streets of Lexington, South Carolina, bear witness to the continuous efforts of local law enforcement to ensure safety and justice. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recently made a crucial step in that pursuit. The department arrested a man, Ziyon Ta’hib McKnight, 24, who had been on the wanted list in connection to a shooting incident that transpired in September 2022.

Earlier in June, the sheriff’s department also arrested two other individuals, Chendric Jawan Brown, 25, and London Ja Kia Oliver, 26. The arrests were made possible by the assistance of U.S. Marshals.

The Fatal Incident

The shooting had claimed the life of a young man, Harold Lord Peak, III, who was just 22 years old at the time. He was pronounced dead at the scene from the multiple gunshot wounds he sustained.

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon revealed, “In September 2022, our investigators were apprised about a car with two passengers seeming to have been shot on Edmund Highway. South Congaree Police Department were the ones who provided us with this information. One passenger was transported to a local hospital, treated for injuries, and later released.”

Arrest Operations and Further Investigation

Attempt to serve an arrest warrant to McKnight was carried out by the U.S. Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force. The operation took place at Empower Automotive, a facility on West Beltline Boulevard in Columbia.

During the extensive investigation concerning the shooting incident, detectives were able to piece together the circumstances that led to the unfortunate tragedy. They determined that Oliver was the one who led Brown and McKnight to the location of Peak. They alleged that suspects laid in wait for Peak and his brother to depart and subsequently shot at them as they were driving by.

Peak’s brother, who was driving the car at the time of the incident, also received gunshot wounds but survived.

Aftermath and Legal Proceedings

Following their arrest, both Brown and Oliver were transported to the Lexington County Detention Center. Upon their presentation before the magistrate judge, their request for bond was denied.

Although this tragic incident has resonated deeply within the community, the relentless work and dedication of law enforcement provide reassurance. Through their tireless efforts, they’ve helped ensure that justice is served to those invested, providing some degree of closure to this tragic episode in Lexington’s community history.