Authorities said the 16-year-old allegedly involved in the incident was transported to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Hamby, a longtime McCormick County councilman who serves as council chairman, has publicly advocated for foster care for years. McCormick County Sheriff Chad Cox described the killing as an extraordinary tragedy for the rural community while thanking the agencies that helped investigate the case. The case will be prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. Original article source: Foster child allegedly drowned in lake by two teens on local politician's property: authorities