Alex Murdaugh turns himself in for 'paying hitman to kill him'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : He was arrested Tuesday and charged on multiple counts including conspiracy and assisted suicide for his role in the shooting.
43% : By the time law enforcement arrived, he was already being transported to hospital in Savannah suffering from what South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has consistently described as a 'superficial' gunshot wound to the head.
35% : Smith, a former client of the attorney, was charged on multiple counts including assisted suicide and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
33% : Smith, 61, was arrested and charged on Tuesday on multiple counts including assisted suicide and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud in connection with Alex Murdaugh's shooting
33% : Smith was arrested Tuesday on charges of assisted suicide, assault and battery, pointing and presenting a firearm, insurance fraud and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud

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