Herbert Polite, 38, was found shot to death inside his home on Salters Hill Road in Hollywood, South Carolina, on July 17, 2021. Charleston County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and opened a homicide investigation; investigators later described the case as unsolved and continued to seek information from the public.

Polite’s death left family and neighbors grieving; an obituary appeared in the Charleston Post & Courier. Few public details about a suspect or motive have been released, and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Herbert, saw activity around Salters Hill Road on or around July 17, 2021, or has information that could help, please contact the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.