Suspect in custody after deadly Anderson County shooting

A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in the Upstate, Tuesday. As we previously reported, The victim’s boss discovered his body and called 9-1-1 prompting Anderson County deputies to respond to a property on Highway 24 in Townville.

Upon arrival, officials found 56 year old Loren Mathew Morones dead. Moments later the suspect 35 year old, Justin Dwain Harris was later spotted in a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Oconee County.

Harris led Anderson County deputies on a short chase prior to crashing on Fields Avenue. He was then taken into custody. Deputies recovered what is believed to be the murder weapon after Harris threw it from the vehicle…

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