SC shooting suspect may be headed to NC with kidnapped woman
PICKENS, SC (WWAY/WSPA) — A man wanted in an early-morning shooting and kidnapping in South Carolina could be headed for Columbus County.
Pickens City Police Department is searching for Marco Vaught.
Police say Vaught kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, Rebecca Purry, and shot another victim around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
The shooting victim later died, according to police.
Vaught is wanted on charges of murder and kidnapping. Police say he’s considered armed and dangerous. Vaught may be headed to Tabor City.
Marco Vaught was last seen driving a black 2000 GMC Denali bearing NC license plate FLM9930 (Photo: Pickens City Police Department)
He was last seen with the victim in a black 2000 GMC Denali with NC license plate FLM9930.
Police say Vaught, 36, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds and has a prosthetic left arm.
The victim, 28-year-old Rebecca Purry, is 5 feet 4 inches and weighs 145 pounds, according to police.
If you see them or have information, you’re urged to contact Pickens City Police Department at (864) 878-6366 or local police.
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