In an incident in Chester County, S.C., a mother was fatally shot in her home shortly after midnight. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a residence on Columbia Road. Upon arrival, they found 61-year-old Tracy Sanders with a fatal gunshot wound, confirmed dead at the scene, as reported by WBTV.
Breon Feaster, the 29-year-old son of Sanders, was swiftly identified as the suspect. WBTV details that after committing the alleged crime, Feaster fled, prompting a manhunt that included sheriff’s deputies and K9 units. Within two hours of his mother's shooting, officials apprehended the suspect after a foot chase, during which Feaster was caught in a pursuit that was shortly concluded.
The capture of Feaster involved advanced technology. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office utilized a drone, which, along with K9 teams, helped track the suspect down along railroad tracks leading into a developed area of Chester. The Herald reports that some of this drone footage from the chase was shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, giving the public a glimpse into the search that ultimately led to Feaster’s arrest.
Back at the scene of the crime, Sanders had been shot with a shotgun, as found by the Chester County Coroner’s Office. WSOC-TV reported that Feaster left the home after the shooting, which set off the subsequent pursuit. Feaster is facing a murder charge and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
The investigation continues, and additional details are expected to be disclosed as the legal process unfolds. Feaster has been taken to Chester County Detention Center.
