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Teen rape suspect accused of shooting at deputies during chase
Posted: 01.11.2012 at 4:06 PM
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Brandon Christopher Smith, 19, broke into a home near Cassatt, SC. He then beat and sexually assaulted a 19-year-old female in the home. The female managed to escape from Smith and called authorities.  / Kershaw County Sheriff's Department
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Kershaw County Deputies have arrested a man accused of breaking into a home, raping and beating the female occupant, leading deputies on a high speed chase, and firing on several deputies with a shotgun.

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