A 35-year-old Black/African American woman, Stephanie Ann Robinson, was fatally shot in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 9, 2018. The incident occurred at a residence on Mels Court, where deputies from the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls just after 5 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Robinson on the ground with what appeared to be a wound to her head.
Investigators quickly identified a person of interest,
and their investigation revealed that an argument had taken place between Robinson and an acquaintance, West Fredrick, prior to the shooting. Multiple residents in the neighborhood reported hearing a single gunshot. This altercation ultimately led to the tragic death of Stephanie Ann Robinson, who was a mother.
Following the investigation, 46-year-old West Fredrick was arrested and charged with the murder of Stephanie Ann Robinson. He made a court appearance on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, where his bond was deferred to a circuit court judge. The case then proceeded through the legal system. There is no publicly available information detailing the trial, conviction, or sentencing of West Fredrick in connection with the death of Stephanie Ann Robinson.
