Billy Jenkins was a 20-year-old from North Charleston whose life ended on the afternoon of June 24, 2020, after being shot while visiting a home in the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue in Lincolnville. Family and witnesses say a heated argument between 41-year-old Dontreia Antwon Durant and his son turned physical; Billy stepped between them trying to calm the situation and to keep Durant from re-entering the house. According to law-enforcement reports, Durant left, retrieved a gun, returned, and fired multiple times through the doorway, striking Billy. Deputies arrived just before 5 p.m.; Billy was taken to Trident Medical Center and later died of a gunshot wound, the Charleston County Coroner’s Office confirmed.

Authorities identified and arrested Dontreia Antwon Durant, charging him with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime; he was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center and waived his right to appear at an initial bond hearing. The family held services at Greater St. Luke AME Church Cemetery and described Billy, known as BJ, as someone who stepped in to help others. Does anyone have information about that day on Lincoln Avenue or memories of Billy to share with the family or investigators?