Syracuse Suspect Arraigned for April Shooting
Divinetae Toatley faces murder charges following his arrest in South Carolina for a fatal shooting on Warner Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Violence
Divinetae Toatley was arraigned in Syracuse City Court on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Toatley, 23, was arrested in Columbia, South Carolina, for the April 2026 killing of 39-year-old Deron McGee.
Why it matters
The shooting on the 200 block of Warner Avenue also resulted in a 10-year-old boy being grazed by a bullet. Investigators recovered 18 shell casings at the scene of the incident.
Divinetae Toatley is currently held without bail at the Justice Center jail following his recent arraignment. Co-defendant Shaquan Hyppolite is also in custody at the Jamesville Correctional Facility.
The players
Divinetae Toatley
The 23-year-old suspect is currently facing charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Shaquan Hyppolite
A co-defendant in the case who was arrested in New Jersey and is currently held at the Jamesville Correctional Facility.
U.S. Marshals Service
The federal law enforcement agency that operated the task force responsible for the arrest of Divinetae Toatley in South Carolina.
The details
Toatley was taken into custody by a U.S. Marshals Service task force in South Carolina before being returned to Syracuse. His co-defendant, Shaquan Hyppolite, was previously arrested in New Jersey and extradited to the area in June 2026.
Timeline
April 2026: Deron McGee was fatally shot on Warner Avenue.
May 2026: Shaquan Hyppolite was arrested in New Jersey.
June 2026: Shaquan Hyppolite was extradited to Syracuse.
October 2026: Divinetae Toatley was arrested in South Carolina.
October 27, 2026: Divinetae Toatley was arraigned in Syracuse.
Legal Context
This case follows the established jurisdictional coordination pattern set by the city's recent cross-state criminal investigation protocols. It highlights the reliance on interstate task forces to secure suspects who have fled the immediate area following violent offenses.
The involvement of the U.S. Marshals Service and the recovery of 18 shell casings underscore the severity of the incident for the Warner Avenue neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to report any further information regarding the case to local authorities.
The takeaway
The successful extradition of both suspects suggests a coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies to resolve cold cases. Community members should remain alert as the legal proceedings continue in Syracuse City Court.
Further reading
For more updates on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Syracuse Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Syracuse.
