Edward F. McKenzie Jr. was 12 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting in the early morning hours of October 10, 2020, in Aiken, South Carolina. Multiple shots were fired from a passing vehicle into a residence; at least one bullet fatally struck Edward. A 13-year-old who was also at the home was wounded but survived.

Neighbors reported being startled by the barrage of gunfire. The Aiken Department of Public Safety responded and found Edward at the scene. A memorial was held in the days afterward as the community mourned.

No arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about the shooting or the vehicle involved, please contact the Aiken Department of Public Safety.?