Charges upgraded for suspect in Hartsville murder, woman arrested

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Darlington County Sheriff's Office arrestedReneka Shane Brown Saturday morning in connection to a May Hartsville murder.

Brown, 26, was initially charged with accessory after the fact to murder, but investigators now believe she had a bigger role in the May 26th shooting death of Desmond Coe. She's now facing a murder charge.

“A Patrol Deputy received a tip about Brown’s location early this morning, went to the location and was able to arrest Brown,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “I greatly appreciate the community sharing information with us to help us quickly and safely resolve this situation.”

Brown is currently being held inthe W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center. She is expected to appear before aDarlington County Magistrate Saturday.

Brown was released from the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center on June 4 on an $80,000 bond.

Zieyre Carroway, Davion Cockfield and Marqueze Robinson are each charged with murder in the case. All three remain in custody.

If you have any information on her whereabouts, you're asked to call the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.