The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has obtained arrest warrants for Clemente Roman Cruz, 55, of Graniteville, S.C.
Cruz is wanted for murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and grand larceny in relation to the death of of Jairo Martinez, according to an email from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 8:25 a.m., Jan. 3, deputies were called to the 213 Ascauga Lake Rd. for a wellbeing check. The homeowner told deputies that his tenant was not coming to the door and had not heard from him. When deputies went inside the home, they found a dead Hispanic male lying on the floor near the door with an apparent gunshot wound to his abdomen.
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Cruz allegedly left the scene in a truck belonging to Martinez. It was later found abandoned in the Columbia area by Richland County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Cruz is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5-foot-4-inches tall and weighing 150 lbs. He black hair and brown eyes.
Aiken County authorities consider him armed and dangerous.
Community assistance is important with any investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 648-6811. You can provide information anonymously through Midlands Crime Stoppers. Your tip could earn you a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for any crime.
