LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in a homicide that took place on Jan. 4 in Lancaster.
Deputies have issued arrest warrants for 24-year-old Corey “CJ” Devonta Baker Jr. in connection with the murder of 53-year-old Nathaniel Eugene “Gene” White on Jan. 10.
He was arrested a week later.
White was found dead with two gunshot wounds in an outbuilding at his home off John Street on Jan. 4 around 8 p.m.Baker Jr. was charged with murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and unlawful carrying of a pistol.
“We have been looking for Baker since we identified him as a suspect earlier in this investigation using several different agencies and assets,” said Sheriff Barry Faile. “I appreciate all the help we got, particularly Sunday night when Baker was arrested. This investigation continues. We are still gathering information and consulting with the Sixth Circuit Solicitor, and additional charges could be made.”
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