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Person of interest sought in deadly SC State shootings

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking a person of interest in the SC State shootings that occurred on October 4.

Officials say the person of interest was seen on campus the night of the shootings that killed 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler.

In a separate shooting, a man was critically injured and airlifted to the hospital.

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So far in the investigation, three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.

On Oct. 27, authorities charged 18-year-old Matthew McCoy with carrying a weapon on school property and pointing and presenting a firearm.

McCoy was released on a $50,000 bond for the first charge and a $37,000 bond on the second.

Another teen, Jimmy Lee Thompson Jr, 18, was arrested on October 9 and posted a $10,000 bond for the charges related to carrying a weapon on school property.

READ MORE: Second teen charged in SC State shootings released on $10K bond

On October 28, 18-year-old Treveion James Crawford was charged with carrying a weapon on school property.

READ MORE: Another man charged in SC State shooting investigation

In October, authorities said they do not believe the two shootings are connected, but both investigations remain active.

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Anyone with information can contact SLED by calling (866) 472-8477 or by emailing [email protected].

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