01/29/2013
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Florence County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch of the man they believe opened fire on Brittany Drive Jan. 6, killing one man and injuring another.
Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff's Office responded to the apartment complex on Brittany Drive around 8:45 p.m. that night after a neighbor called 911 to report shots being fired in the area.
"It was pretty terrifying, it was shocking," says Amber Murphy, a neighbor in the area that watched as police taped off the area outside of her apartment.
The people living in the quiet area thought it was an accident, but it was actually a murder scene.
"We saw the blue lights and heard the sirens," says Murphy.
"There were about three ambulances, about five cop cars, people standing all over," agrees neighbor Anthony Bell.
Deputies found one shooting victim in the apartment and another outside. Both men were transported to the hospital.
One of the victims, identified as 31-year-old Luther Sherrod Lisbon, was pronounced dead in the emergency room, Florence County Coroner Keith Lutcken said. The other victim remains hospitalized and his condition is unknown.
"I've seen him around, but never tried contacting him or anything. It's just a very sad situation," says Bell.
Thanks to witness reports, police are on the hunt for at least two suspects after a canine team called to scent failed to locate any leads.
"All night there were a lot of people scattered around the area, a lot of people coming and going, a lot of crime scene tape, picture taking… a lot of dog barking," says Bell.
Witnesses describe the suspects as black males, one wearing a white shirt. The other suspect was reported to be wearing dark clothing. The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
"I was terrified, I was pretty much too scared to sleep at home last night," says Murphy, still shaken from the incident happening so close to her apartment.
But neighbors are hopeful that the FCSO will find those responsible.
"I think it was just that one situation, I don't know exactly what happened, but I don't think it will happen again, not in this area," says Bell.
Now the sheriff's office has released a sketch of the possible suspect, created by a SLED forensic artist.
The suspect is believed to be a short black male in his mid to late 20's with a heavy build, fair skin and facial hair.
If you have information on this incident, you are asked to call the Florence County Sheriff's Office Investigative Division at 843-665-2121, ext. 434 or Crime Stoppers of the P*e Dee at 1-888-CRIME-SC.