A man wanted after allegedly firing a gun, following an argument has turned himself in. 21 year old, Alexander James Murphy was wanted on charges of assault & battery, pointing and presenting and unlawful carry. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 27th. Police say Murphy pulled out a gun, fired once in the air and fled on foot. The incident prompted a brief lockdown of part of the USC Upstate Downtown Campus.
The Spartanburg Police Dept. was still searching for Murphy as of the weekend. The Spartanburg PD stated on social media that Murphy turned himself in on Sunday.
