Corey Jaquile Williams, 23, was fatally shot in Lamar, South Carolina, on the evening of Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and investigated the deadly shooting that shocked the small community.

Within days investigators identified a person of interest. Less than a week after the shooting a man from Darlington County was taken into custody and was later formally charged with murder in connection with Williams’ death. The arrest and charge moved the matter into the criminal justice system as the community awaited further legal proceedings.

If anyone in Lamar or Darlington County has information about Corey’s last hours or the events surrounding that night, please come forward and share what you know.