Friday, July 22, 2011

Motive Unknown In Bank Murder/Suicide


"MONCKS CORNER, SC — Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in downtown Moncks Corner.

"The shooting occurred at Southcoast Bank on Main Street in downtown Moncks Corner shortly after 5 p.m.

"According to witness accounts, a gunman entered the bank and after unconfirmed activity in the bank shot and killed a bank employee.

"Upon leaving the bank, the gunman ran around to the back of the building and turned the gun on himself.

"The gunman has been identified as Charles Boyette, 61, of Moncks Corner. The bank employee who Boyette reportedly fatally shot has been identified as Mary Ann Cox, 44, of Moncks Corner.

"Restaurant employees at Miz Scarlett’s Table across the railroad tracks from the bank reported hearing two gunshots. Employees who asked not to be identified said they were instructed to close and lock the doors.

"Law enforcement personnel from both the Moncks Corner Police Department and Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off the downtown Main Street section of town around the bank as the coroner’s office investigated the crime scene."


From The Berkeley Independent...

UPDATE:

07/23/2011 — Shooter was ex-cop...
07/24/2011 — Victim had sought protection from ex-cop...
07/25/2011 — Case closed... that was fast!

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