A birthday gathering in Timmonsville, South Carolina, ended in deadly violence on the evening of Sunday, December 12, 2021. Ricky Gerald Adams, 43, was shot during an altercation at a party on Vanda Street. Officers arrived about 7:00 p.m. and found two people with gunshot wounds; both were taken for medical care and Adams later died, his identity confirmed by the Florence County Coroner’s Office.

Police described the matter as an active investigation but did not release a motive or named suspects. Another victim from the scene was reported in critical condition.

If anyone who was at the gathering or who has information about the evening of December 12, 2021, can help, please come forward.