Deputies arrest man wanted in connection with shooting death of Summerton man found in ditch

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a man.

 Ricardo L. McFadden, also known as Trick, from Summerton, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

According to deputies, the body of John Rhames, also from Summerton, was found in a ditch in the area of Washington Street and Louis Street in Summerton on April 13.

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the CCSO at 803-435-4414 or their 24-hour tip line at 803-433-8477.

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