2 more arrested in connection with Newberry block party shooting that injured 4

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NEWBERRY, S.C. (WIS) - Two more people have been arrested in connection with an October block party shooting that left four people injured, bringing the total number of people charged in the case to six.

The Newberry Police Department announced that 18-year-old Zymere Jabarri Williams and 20-year-old Quentin Devon Johnson Jr., both of Newberry County, were taken into custody Thursday morning, Oct. 29.

Williams is charged with:

• Three counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature
• Breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature
• Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
• Discharging a firearm into a dwelling

Johnson faces charges including:

• Three counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature
• Two counts of discharging a firearm into a vehicle
• Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
• Breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature

The charges stem from an early morning shooting on Saturday, Oct. 17, when officers responded to a block party near Wise and Holloway streets. Four victims were injured and transported to Newberry Health and Prisma Health facilities for medical treatment.

“These individuals also contributed to this senseless act of violence that put the lives of an entire community in danger,” Newberry Police Chief Kevin Goodman said. “This behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated from anyone.”

Four other suspects were previously arrested in connection with the gunfire: 17-year-old Jamyous Brooks, 19-year-old Jakevion Lott, 19-year-old Victavis Gaines, and 21-year-old Chrishaud Lamon Cromer, all of Newberry County.

Police have not released additional details regarding what led to the shooting.

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