Crime & Safety
Two Charged With Attempted Murder
Police say Johnny Antonio Walker and Michael James Wofford were shooting at each other at Easley apartment complex.
Two Easley men are charged with attempted murder after police say they began shooting at each other Friday night.
Johnny Antonio Walker, 32, of 103 Johnny Antonio Walker, 32, of 103 Linwood Street A, Easley, attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
Michael James Wofford, 20, of 101 Wallace Drive E-106, Easley is also charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
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Easley Police responded to Westgate Apartments in Easley Friday night, according to Easley Police Department incident report.
According to warrants, Walker and Wofford are alleged to have “willfully and unlawfully” and “with intent to kill” pulled out handguns” and shot at each other.
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Walker was also charged for an outstanding bench warrant and probation charges. He is being held at the Pickens County Detention on $20,000 bond for each of the charges related to Friday's shootout.
Wofford also faces probation violation charges. He is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center on a $50,000 surety bond for the attempted murder charge and a $10,000 surety bond for the firearm charge.
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