In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in Charleston, South Carolina, tragedy befell Tony Little, a 33-year-old Black male from the nearby town of Ladson. On June 16, 2020, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers from the Charleston Police Department were dispatched to Norman Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Little, who had sustained what appeared to be a fatal gunshot wound.
The Charleston County Coroner's Office would later confirm his identity and the cause of death.
The investigation into the untimely death of Tony Little quickly pointed towards a suspect. Witnesses at the scene reported a chilling sight: a man armed with a rifle, seen running towards Little at the time the shots rang out. This crucial testimony led investigators to 41-year-old Lloyd Wright. The evidence gathered by the Charleston Police Department was sufficient to secure an arrest.
Lloyd Wright was subsequently taken into custody and faced serious charges in connection with the death of Tony Little. He was charged with murder, a testament to the severity of the crime, and an additional charge of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. Following his arrest, Wright was detained at the Al Cannon Detention Center, awaiting the due process of the legal system. The swift arrest brought a sense of relief to the community, as law enforcement assured residents that there was no ongoing threat to public safety. The case highlighted the police department's dedication to resolving violent crimes and bringing a suspect to justice.
