ATF and FBI offer reward in murder and alleged series of gang-related shootings in Lancaster

LANCASTER, SC (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A reward is being offered for information about six consecutive shootings in early September that are believed to be retaliatory and gang-related.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) are offering up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the shootings.

Jelani Jackson, 18, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Clinton Avenue on Wednesday, September 4. Officials say arrests have been made in this shooting, but they want to find anyone else who may have been involved.

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The next day, several homes near Pardue Street and East Arch Street were reportedly hit by gunfire. More homes near City Avenue were also shot at that day.

Two days later, on Saturday, September 7, around 2:22 a.m., authorities say one person was injured and several homes were damaged during a shooting near Shelton Street. Shortly afterwards, another shooting was reported at Cane Mill Road and Oxford Circle. No one was injured in that incident.

Officials say another shooting occurred on Foster Heights Drive on Wednesday, September 11. No one was injured, but a Dodge Charger was believed to be involved.

“People expect to be safe in their homes,” said Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile. “This random shooting damages property and hurts and kills people, including those who had nothing to do with the dispute between the shooters. It must stop, and we are using all available resources, both locally and from our federal partners, to solve these shootings and put those behind them in jail.”

The incidents are being investigated by ATF, FBI, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and the Lancaster Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), at [email protected] or online at atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. All tips are anonymous.

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