Hardeeville police search for two people in connection with Oct. 2 shooting

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - The Hardeeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate Ja’Monte Ahmir Drayton and Charles La’Troy Collins.

The pair are wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Hardeeville on October 2, according to HPD.

Detectives said that through an ongoing investigation, they have identified Drayton and Collins as additional suspects believed to have been involved in the shooting, and that both fled the scene after the incident. Other individuals connected to the case have already been taken into custody.

Officials said both individuals are currently wanted on charges of Attempted Murder and Carrying Firearms In or Adjacent to a Public Building.

HPD urges anyone with information on their whereabouts or additional information related to the investigation to submit a tip through the Hardeeville Police Department online rip line here.

Police strongly advise members of the public to not approach, confront, follow, or attempt to detain either individual.

WANTED INDIVIDUALS

Full name: Ja’Monte Ahmir Drayton

Date of Birth: 09/25/2007

Height: 5′9

Weight: 165 lbs.

Last known location: Hardeeville, SC

Full name: Charles La’Troy Collins

Date of Birth: 08/22/2008

Height: 6′1

Weight: 160 lbs.

Last known location: Hardeeville, SC