Orangeburg, SC (WCIV) — On Tuesday, June 22, 2026, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office identified Rahmel Warren as a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder and weapons violations case that occurred on Baugh Street earlier this month. The incident took place just before 5 p.m. on June 1 when deputies responded to reports of a shooting.
According to Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell, the victim is a 19-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body and was treated at the scene by emergency responders. Warren, aged 33, faces charges related to this incident but remains at large as of Tuesday evening.
Sheriff Ravenell emphasized the urgency in apprehending Warren during an interview with local media: "We need to get this individual off the streets." He encouraged anyone who might have information on Warren’s location or activities to contact either the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550 or Deputy Sequoya Lee of the U.S. Marshals Service liaison office at 704-237-7890.
Details regarding additional charges and potential motives behind the shooting are currently unavailable, pending further investigation by local law enforcement authorities. The sheriff’s office has not released any information about possible witnesses or suspects beyond Rahmel Warren's identification as a key figure in this ongoing case.
The community is advised to exercise caution while providing assistance if they encounter individuals matching Warren's description. No additional updates were provided regarding the victim's condition post-treatment, and it remains unclear whether further developments will be released by authorities until more information becomes available.