LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — U.S. Marshals have arrested a suspect now facing an attempted murder charge in Lexington County after investigators say he visited a man - and then attempted to rob him.
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the victim described 21-year-old Tykiawah Latrell Rivers as an "old friend" who had contacted him in hopes of hanging out on Saturday. However, when Rivers got to the apartment on Feather Run Trail, the hang-out turned into a robbery attempt.
The victim told the Lexington County authorities that Rivers pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim "give everything up."
Rivers is then accused of firing several shots at the victim, who was hit multiple times. Despite the injuries, the victim is expected to recover, investigators said.
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said that Rivers then stole a gun and a bag from the victim before leaving the scene. He was caught by the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday morning and is now being held in the Lexington County Detention Center.
