The Greer Police Department has ruled the Jan. 3 Trade Street shooting as self-defense, with no criminal charges being pursued. Jonathan Kraemer was found deceased at the scene after Maven Martin discharged a firearm, striking Kraemer. The investigation indicates that Kraemer became involved in a verbal argument and displayed a knife in a threatening manner. John Rowell sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was issued municipal citations for Interfering with Police and Disorderly Conduct. The Greer Police Department will continue to follow up on all leads and additional information related to this incident.

An adult male was shot while driving his vehicle at the intersection of West Gap Creek Rd and W McElhaney Rd in Greer. The victim drove himself home and called 911, where deputies found him suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital, and the incident is currently under investigation. The victim's status is unknown at this time.

Jovan Thaire Marston, a 21-year-old man, was arrested by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes unit in connection with a shooting that occurred at 144 Creekland Way in Taylors on Saturday night. The victim, a juvenile male, suffered at least one gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital. Marston was charged with Assault & Battery High and Aggravated, and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and is currently being held at the Greenville County Detention Center.

Angel Marie Willis, 19, and Jorge Armando Cano Jr., 24, have been charged in connection with a Woodruff shooting incident that left one dead. Deputies at the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office say that this is an ongoing investigation.