JASPER COUNTY, SC. (WTOC) – [UPDATE 5:24 p.m. 07/21/2025] One suspect has been released and one suspect is facing charges after firing at deputies during a chase in Jasper County.
Lamarcus Mays is being charged with:
- Failure to stop for blue lights
- Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime
- Attempted murder
In a press release, Jasper County Sheriff Chris Malphrus says “This is a dangerous job, and this incident is a reminder of the very real threats our deputies face each day in the line of duty.”
WTOC spoke with a woman, Demetria Williams, who was on the roadway when the high-speed chase ensued…