Deputies arrest suspect after stabbing in residential complex

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has located and arrested Da’Shawn Larkeith Johnson. He was arrested on a snowy road around 7:15 p.m. Saturday night. PREVIOUS STORY: Anderson Police Search for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect Following Stabbing at Anderson County Apartment Complex Officers responded to a stabbing at the Raintree Apartments on Marchbanks Avenue in Anderson, South Carolina around 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. One of the responding officers, Garrett Hunter, was notified by dispatch en route to the scene of a private vehicle taking the victim to AnMed Health Medical Center. Hunter observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and followed them to the hospital. After arriving at the hospital, Hunter noticed a knife handle protruding from the victim’s lower back. According to Anderson Police Chief Stewart, this is a domestic incident and the victim is in stable condition as of 11 a.m. Saturday morning. During the investigation, officers determined the suspect, identified as Da’Shawn Larkeith Johnson, was at the victim’s home visiting the children, so he was supervised. Johnson and the victim argued before the victim was stabbed. Police are looking for Johnson because he has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Johnson was last seen wearing a multi-colored shirt, black sweatpants and tan mules, officials said. According to APD, Johnson is originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina, and should be considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are asking anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts to contact Detective Burke at (864) 353-7871 or Anderson Area Crime Stoppers at 1-888-274-6372.

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC —

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has located and arrested Da’Shawn Larkeith Johnson.

He was arrested on a snow-covered street around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday evening.

PREVIOUS STORY:

Anderson police are searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect following a stabbing at an Anderson County apartment complex.

Officers responded to a stabbing at the Raintree Apartments on Marchbanks Avenue in Anderson, South Carolina, around 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 6.

One of the officers, Garrett Hunter, was alerted by dispatch on the way to the scene of a private vehicle taking the victim to AnMed Health Medical Center. Hunter observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and followed it to the hospital. Upon arriving at the hospital, Hunter noticed a knife handle protruding from the victim’s lower back.

According to Anderson Police Chief Stewart, the incident was a domestic incident and the victim was in stable condition as of 11 a.m. Saturday.

During the investigation, officers determined that the suspect, identified as Da’Shawn Larkeith Johnson, was at the victim’s home visiting the children so it was supervised. Johnson and the victim argued before the victim was stabbed.

Police are searching for Johnson on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

Anderson Police Department

Johnson was last seen wearing a colorful shirt, black sweatpants and tan mules, officials said.

According to APD, Johnson is originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina and is considered armed and dangerous.

Authorities are asking anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts to contact Detective Burke at (864) 353-7871 or Anderson Area Crime Stoppers at 1-888-274-6372.