A murder in the Upstate last year remains unsolved and Thursday, a reward was announced for information that could help investigators close the case.
Spartanburg Police Chief Alonzo Thompson held a press conference to announce that a $5,000 reward is being offered leading to the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Leonard Lyles III.
In the early morning hours of August 28th last year, the Spartanburg PD responded to a reported shooting at 389 Oliver Street. Upon arrival officers found Lyles lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He spoke to officers while being transported to the hospital, but could not identify the shooter.
Lyles remained hospitalized for over a month before dying from his injuries on October 1st of 2021. Spartanburg Mayor Jerome Rice and the victim' family also spoke at the Press conference. Chief Thompson said, his investigators have continuously worked on the case, but need the public's help.
