Mason TyTwuan Pinckney, 25, was shot and killed in Orangeburg, South Carolina on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Deputies from the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office found Pinckney with fatal gunshot wounds; the coroner identified him and an autopsy was ordered in Newberry to determine the cause of death and collect evidence.

Authorities opened a homicide investigation and described the case as an active criminal matter.

If anyone knew Mason, saw him in Orangeburg around January 9, 2022, or has information about this shooting, please contact the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office.