Latoya Patrice Toya Sparks, 37, was found fatally shot on Johnson Street in Lake City, South Carolina, on Sunday, November 27, 2022. The Florence County Coroner identified her and determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound. Lake City Police were the responding agency and initially released no further details about the circumstances at the scene.

As of late 2025 the case remains open with no arrests publicly announced and no suspects identified. Her death is recorded as a homicide due to gun violence, and the investigation is unresolved.

If anyone in Lake City knew Latoya Sparks or has information about what happened on November 27, 2022, please share what you know.