August 1, 2025

Aiken County Teenagers Arrested for Murder

News Summary

Two teenagers, Tramain Wilson and Brandon Pollard, have been arrested in Aiken County on murder charges following the tragic death of a 56-year-old man. In a separate incident, the sheriff is scheduled to hold a news conference regarding the shooting death of 10-year-old Lavinia Lowe. Community concern is growing as investigations into these violent acts continue, with calls for public assistance in providing information. Sheriff Marty Sawyer has condemned the violence and emphasized the importance of community involvement in tackling gang-related issues.

Aiken County – Two Teenagers Arrested for Murder

Two teenagers, 18-year-old Tramain Wilson from Jackson and 17-year-old Brandon Pollard from Augusta, were arrested in Aiken County and face charges of murder. Additionally, Wilson has been charged with criminal conspiracy. The connection between the two cases remains uncertain, as it is unclear if both suspects are involved in the same incident. Details surrounding their arrests have not been fully disclosed.

The arrests come in the wake of a tragic incident in which a 56-year-old man was found dead underneath a vehicle at a residence on Hillvale Street. The Aiken County coroner’s office responded to the scene; however, further information regarding the individual has not yet been released. This occurrence has raised questions from the community as to the circumstances leading to the man’s demise.

Ongoing Investigation into Seven-Year-Old’s Death

Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer has planned a news conference to address the shooting death of 10-year-old Lavinia Lowe, scheduled for Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The press gathering will take place at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, located at 420 Hampton Ave. This follows the announcement of five arrests related to the shooting death of Lowe, who was tragically struck by gunfire while asleep in her home in Beech Island.

On June 26, Lavinia was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. She sustained grave injuries when multiple bullets were fired into her home on Dorsett-Kenzie Road. The incident occurred as an apparent act of retaliation connected to a prior shooting that transpired in Warrenville three days earlier, resulting in the loss of 18-year-old Tranard Sheppard.

In the wake of these tragic events, Sheriff Sawyer has publicly condemned the actions of the perpetrators, labeling them as “gang-banging cowards.” Reports indicate that Lavinia’s home was wrongly targeted, as the intended individual had not resided there for more than a year and a half. The gunfire left at least eight bullet holes in the home’s exterior and one bullet lodged in a window.

Community Response and Further Actions

Most of those arrested in connection with Lavinia’s death are juveniles, but authorities are still pursuing one individual who remains at large. Lavinia’s family expressed their appreciation for the arrests, viewing them as progress towards ensuring justice for their daughter, even as they grapple with the profound sorrow of their loss.

Sheriff Sawyer has stressed the critical nature of community participation in addressing and mitigating gang-related violence in Aiken County. The ongoing investigations into both the murder of Lavinia Lowe and the prior shooting of Tranard Sheppard have prompted law enforcement to call upon the public to assist by providing any relevant information they may possess.

As these investigations continue, the Aiken County community awaits more information, hoping for resolution and comfort in the face of profound tragedy.

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