AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is searching for two people wanted for murder following the discovery of a North Augusta man's body on Wednesday.
The sheriff's office said the investigation began around 5:20 p.m. when deputies responded to the 900 block of Old Aiken Road. There, they found a man, later identified as 32-year-old Tavaris Burley, lying face down next to a car. Witnesses said they saw suspects driving away from the incident.
On Thursday, the sheriff's office said it is looking for 29-year-old Shirlette Dainelle Hayes and 23-year-old Stephon Xzavier Dunbar and said both are wanted for murder.
Investigators describe Hayes as a 5 feet 8 inches tall, 120-pound woman with black hair and brown eyes. Dunbar is a 6 feet tall and 130-pound man with black hair and brown eyes. The sheriff's office said both should be considered armed.
Authorities urge anyone with information on either suspect to call the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at 803-648-6811.
