Ronnie Coakley Jr., known to family and friends as Laron or Bam, was fatally shot on Sunday, December 8, 2019, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He was 29 and a lifelong resident of the Mount Pleasant area, born November 6, 1990. A father and a popular figure locally, he enjoyed basketball, football, dancing, and cooking and is remembered for a vibrant, caring personality.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting and ruled the death a homicide. Authorities identified Coakley publicly as the victim but released few details about the circumstances, and no arrests or named suspects have been announced. The case remains unsolved, and his family continues to seek answers.

If anyone knew Ronnie, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.