SANTEE, SC (WBTW)- SLED agents charged an Orangeburg man in connection with a January 16, 2016 incident of gunshots fired at an Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputy in Santee.
Gino Shakir Brown,23, or Orangeburg is charged with Attempted Murder, a felony which carries a penalty upon conviction of up to 30 years in prison without the possibility is suspension or probation. Brown is also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Brown is held at the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center.
The case was investigated by SLED and the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Saturday he is thankful bond was denied on Gino Brown, who was charged with attempted murder in the shooting incident at a Santee nightclub.
“Although a charge has been made in this incident, it would be inappropriate to comment further since the investigation is ongoing,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. “Our officer remains on paid administrative leave until this investigation is concluded.”
The sheriff said the officer will not return to service until all issues have been dealt with, including emotional struggles connected to the shooting.
