PRESS RELEASE
June 5, 2018

FCSO NEEDS YOUR HELP WITH HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION


On May 31, 2018 at approximately 2:12 AM deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a shooting incident with a victim at 711 North Williston Road, Florence, SC. The victim, identified by Florence County Coroner, Keith Von Lutcken as 16 year old Tyus Burnett, was found to be deceased upon arrival. An autopsy revealed Burnett died as a result of gunshot wounds. FCSO Investigators and the Coroner’s Office need your help in identifying the suspect or suspects.

Anyone with knowledge or information regarding this incident is asked to contact FCSO Investigators at (843) 665-2121, ext. 372, Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at 1-888-CRIME-SC or “Submit-A-Tip” on the FCSO free app for I-Phone or Android telephones. You do not have to reveal your identity to leave information.

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Major Michael M. Nunn
General Counsel/P.I.O.