Lancaster PD Seeking Person Of Interest In Homicide

Carmen Martinez

Carmen Martinez

LANCASTER, S.C. — Police in Lancaster are searching for a person of interest in a late-Saturday night homicide.

Just before midnight, Lancaster Police were called to the 900 block of High Lane on reports of a fight in a backyard. The homeowners told officers the people fighting were not known to them, and called 911 after hearing the ruckus in their backyard.

When officers arrived on the scene, the body of a man was found face down in the backyard.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

Carmen Mendez Martinez, AKA Faulstino Peralta, 59, of Lancaster is wanted for questioning in the homicide.

If you have any information on Martinez’ whereabouts or that may assist police in this case, please give Lancaster Police a call.

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