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Armed and dangerous: Man wanted in murder of retired South Carolina police officer

Erick Kwajae-Mikhail Faulk is wanted in connection with the murder of James Odell Cochran, a retired Conway City Police Department lieutenant.
Credit: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Erick Kwajae-Mikhail Faulk

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives today announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the location, arrest and conviction of Erick Kwajae-Mikhail Faulk. 

Faulk is wanted in connection with the murder of James Odell Cochran, a retired Conway City Police Department lieutenant, which occurred on March 5, 2020, in Conway, SC.

Faulk is described as a 22-year-old black male, approximately 150 pounds and 5’10” tall. Faulk’s whereabouts are unknown and he is considered armed and dangerous.   

Credit: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Erick Kwajae-Mikhail Faulk

Cochran retired from the Conway Police Department with over thirty-eight years of service as a lieutenant. Conway police say he was a valuable member of the team and impacted the lives of many.

Credit: Latimer's Funeral Home
Ret. Lt. Conway Police Officer James Odell Cochran

ATF joins the Horry County Police Department in investigating this case. 

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Erick Kwajae-Mikhail Faulk should contact the Horry County Police Department at 843-915-TIPS. 

All calls and tips will be kept confidential.

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