A man arrested in Florida now facing murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man arrested in Florida is now facing murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting in West Ashley earlier this month, and state records show he has a lengthy criminal history in South Carolina that includes felony gun convictions and multiple parole violations.

Charleston police say 28-year-old Ashlyn Brianna Burkett was shot and killed just after midnight on Jan. 10 at a home on Tripe Street in West Ashley.

Officers responded to reports of shots being fired and found Burkett dead at the scene. Police have not released a motive but confirmed the shooting involved a firearm…

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