Fourth suspect in South Aiken High School shooting incident arrested

Markael Forest is facing charges after an incident at South Aiken High School. (Source: ADPS)
Markael Forest is facing charges after an incident at South Aiken High School. (Source: ADPS)(WRDW)
Published: Sep. 17, 2019 at 8:40 AM EDT
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Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- A fourth suspect is now in custody one week after shots were fired in a parking lot at South Aiken High School.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety has arrested Markael Forest, who they say was holding the gun.

were arrested and charged last week.

Officers say Forest was identified as the person shown in previous images with a pistol in his hand, and he was considered armed and dangerous.

Forest is charged with weapons possession, carrying a weapon on school property, and disturbing schools.

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