FLORENCE, S.C. — Two men have been arrested in connection with the 2022 cold case homicide of William Ewell, 45, on Prout Drive, Florence Police Department announced Thursday.
Savyion Vanderhall and Jaquan Brockington face charges of murder and criminal conspiracy. Additionally, Brockington is charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
On the morning of Sept. 14, 2022, FPD officers responded to the 400 block of Prout Drive after reports of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers found William Ewell deceased inside his vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, according to Florence Coroner Keith von Lutcken.
Surveillance footage captured a silver Camaro arriving at the scene and leaving quickly after shots were fired. Two individuals inside the vehicle are believed to be involved in the shooting.
Vanderhall was arrested Thursday morning without incident, while Brockington, already detained at the Florence County Detention Center, was served warrants related to the case. The investigation remains active.
