Tyrell Javon Scarborough was a 21-year-old Black man from Sumter, South Carolina, known to family and friends for his devotion to family, steady work at Pilgrim’s Pride, and his love of music. On the night of Tuesday, February 22, 2022, he went to the Circle K at Broad Street and Alice Drive around 9:45 p.m. to meet a man who had been given a ride to the store. An argument in the parking lot escalated to gunfire.

Officers found Tyrell mortally wounded on the pavement and a 20-year-old woman also shot; she was taken to a local hospital and was expected to survive. Another adult and a young child at the scene were fired upon but not physically injured. Witnesses reported the shooter fled on foot.

Police identified 23-year-old Justice Dymel Peoples of Porter Street as a suspect, wanted on murder and attempted murder charges; Crime Stoppers offered a reward. Peoples later turned himself in on March 16, 2022, and booking records show charges including murder, multiple counts of assault or attempted murder, and weapons offenses.

If anyone knew Tyrell, was at the Circle K that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.