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Man wanted for murder arrested in North Charleston on Thursday, police

North Charleston, South Carolina – The man wanted for murder that took place earlier this month was arrested on Thursday police confirm.

According to reports, the 42-year-old Marco Arthur Simpson was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

Simpson was wanted by the police for the murder of 44-year-old Lakisha Dennis that took place to Charleston Inn and Suites, 3680 Dorchester Rd. on May 5th.

The woman was suffering life-threatening injuries of a gunshot when officers arrived at the scene. She was transferred to hospital for treatment where she later died.

Simpson was located by ILP and the US Marshal Task Force.

Cindy Carey

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