Florence, South Carolina – Florence police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting investigation that began earlier this month, though authorities say the case is not yet closed.
The Florence Police Department announced that Emari McCray was arrested on April 28, 2026, in connection with a shooting that happened on April 6 in the 1300 block of W. Palmetto Street. The incident was first reported to police the following day, on April 7.
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According to investigators, McCray was one of two people inside a vehicle when gunfire was allegedly directed at the victim’s vehicle while both were traveling along Palmetto Street. Police said the second person involved has not yet been identified.
McCray is now facing several charges tied to the case, including attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, discharging a firearm into a vehicle, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and aggravated breach of peace.
The charges mark a major step in the investigation, but police emphasized that the work continues. Detectives are still trying to identify and locate the second unknown suspect believed to have been in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Authorities said additional details are available in the warrant connected to the case.
The Florence Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Anyone who may know something about the incident can contact Lcpl. Stivender by email at [email protected] or by calling 843-665-3191.
Police also reminded the public that tips can be submitted through the city’s online crime tip form at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFlorence/CrimeTips.
Tipsters do not have to identify themselves.
As the investigation moves forward, Florence police say they will continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and to find the second suspect connected to the case.
