On Oct 6, a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of two people inside a Fort Mill home was arrested by York County detectives.
According to authorities, the suspect, identified as Paul Eugene Bumgardner, was arrested around 8:00 p.m. in his Gastonia residence. The 45-year-old is suspected of the killing of 2 people inside a home located on Saddle Ridge Road in Fort Mill. A request for a well-being check inside the residence is what initially lead the officers to find two adults deceased. The two adults’ identities are still not publicly released.
At this time, Bumgardner is being held at Gastonia Police Department until the extradition process back to York County is ready. He has been charged with two counts of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and burglary in the first degree.
York County Sheriff, Kevin Tolson, released a statement involving the tremendous efforts behind the case.
“Outstanding and diligent work by our team,” said Tolson. “To develop this person as a suspect and get him into custody in nine days is admirable.”
This case is still under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the York County Sheriff’s Office at 803-628-3059 or anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of York County at 1-877-409-4321.
