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Arrest Made in Murder Investigation: Brother Accused of Shooting His Sister

A 22-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shooting death of his sister at a home near Farrow Road.

Daquan Willie Scott (DOB 11-7-1994) is charged with Murder, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Violent Crime.

The victim in the case has been identified by Richland County Coroner Gary Watts as Margaret Hooks.

Scott is accused of shooting Hooks  in the head at 5757 Koon Road shortly after 3 p.m. yesterday.

Hooks was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

A K-9 team located the murder weapon at the crime scene. Officers determined that the handgun was reported stolen from Chicago.

The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

Suspect: Daquan W. Scott (Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Booking Photograph)

Scott is booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC).

 All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

 

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