Man facing murder charge after victim dies in Florence-area shooting

A shooting in the Florence area turned deadly.
Published: Nov. 14, 2024 at 9:22 AM EST|Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 12:16 PM EST

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A shooting in the Florence area turned deadly.

Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said Leon Shaw, Jr., 26, of Florence, died Wednesday from the injuries he suffered in a Monday night shooting on Yvonne Street

Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye told WMBF News that 24-year-old Tylonte Gavin was arrested in connection to the shooting.

Records show he’s charged with murder and is being held at the Florence County Detention Center as of Thursday morning.

Tylonte Gavin(Florence County Detention Center)

An autopsy for Shaw is scheduled for Friday.

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