On 08/09/2014 at approximately 5:29 pm, Deputies responded to 145 Parkwood Dr, Spartanburg, SC in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival Deputies found a male victim who had been shot several times. Deputies and Investigators with Violent Crimes Division were able to determine through their investigation that the suspect, David Keith Smith and victim, Randy Claw Lawson were roommates at 145 Parkwood Dr. An argument began between the two roommates, which resulted in David Smith retrieving a handgun and shooting Lawson several times. Lawson was conscious and breathing when Deputies arrived on scene. Lawson was taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Investigators signed Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm during a Violent Crime on David Smith. Smith is currently in the Spartanburg County Detention Center.
