Two individuals now face charges in connection with the drive-by shooting death of a 13-year-old South Carolina boy more than two years ago, authorities announced this week.
Caleb Garcia, 23, has been charged with murder, seven counts of assault and battery, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and breach of peace in the death of Jacob Duncan, according to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office. The charges represent a significant development in a case that has remained open since January 2023.
Garcia is currently serving time in a North Carolina correctional facility following a conviction for attempted murder. That conviction stems from a separate shooting incident that occurred just seven days after the attack that claimed young Duncan’s life. Authorities indicated that arrangements will be made to transport Garcia to Chesterfield County to face these new charges at the appropriate time.
In addition to Garcia, investigators have arrested 21-year-old Amber Moree. She was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with accessory after the fact of murder, obstruction of justice, and misprision. The misprision charge relates to the concealment of a felony and failure to report it to authorities.
The investigation centers on events that unfolded on January 26, 2023, when 13-year-old Jacob Duncan lost his life in what authorities have characterized as a drive-by shooting. The case has required extensive investigative work spanning multiple jurisdictions and more than 24 months of painstaking evidence gathering.
The fact that Garcia was convicted of attempted murder in North Carolina for an incident occurring just one week after Duncan’s death suggests a pattern of violent criminal behavior during that period. This connection likely proved instrumental in helping investigators build their case against him in the South Carolina incident.
The charges against Moree indicate that authorities believe she took deliberate steps to help conceal the crime or hinder the investigation in its aftermath. Accessory after the fact charges typically involve actions taken to help a perpetrator avoid arrest or prosecution, while obstruction of justice encompasses a broader range of conduct designed to impede law enforcement efforts.
For the Duncan family, these arrests represent a measure of progress after more than two years of waiting for answers. The loss of a child to violence remains one of the most devastating experiences any family can endure, and the extended timeline of this investigation has undoubtedly compounded their grief.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or what led investigators to identify Garcia and Moree as suspects after such an extended period. Modern forensic techniques, witness cooperation, and persistent detective work often combine to solve cases even years after the initial crime.
As this case moves forward through the judicial system, both suspects will face their day in court. The serious nature of the charges, particularly the murder count against Garcia, means both individuals could face substantial prison sentences if convicted.
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