Jalen Iyan McNeil was 18 when he was found fatally shot near the Victoria Gardens apartment complex in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was discovered with at least one gunshot wound; investigators had not identified a suspect or a motive and the investigation remained open.

Jalen was a student in Spartanburg District Seven and worked at McDonald’s. Family remembered him as an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and the LA Clippers who liked playing Xbox with friends. A celebration of his life was held on July 20, 2020, attended by his parents, twin sister and other siblings.

No public updates about arrests, suspects, or case resolution have been reported. If anyone knew Jalen or has information about what happened near Victoria Gardens on July 10, 2020, please come forward.