A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday night outside a McDonalds restaurant in Aiken, authorities said.
The boy, identified as Thaj Nance-Parker, was shot around 7 p.m. Friday at the restaurant at 1157 York Street. Paramedics rushed him to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, authorities said.
Officers were reviewing surveillance video in their efforts to locate a suspect. “Investigators are actively continuing this investigation, but no suspect information is available at this time,” Aiken Public Safety Lt. Jennifer Hayes said in a press release.
Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Public Safety at 803-642-7620 or submit a tip to CRIME STOPPERS by using the P3 Tips app or going to CrimeSC.com and clicking Submit a Tip. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Note: If you have a photo of the victim to share, please text it to 803-487-3224.
