On the evening of Saturday, July 13, 2019, deputies responded to a residence on Ruby Drive in Easley, South Carolina, after reports of a shooting. Jamie Piche Scruggs, 37, was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital, where she died of her injuries.

Investigators with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office identified a person of interest and authorities arrested a man who was later charged with murder in connection with Scruggs’ death. The suspect’s relationship to Scruggs and the motive for the shooting were not released as the investigation continued.

Jamie Scruggs was the wife of Richie Scruggs and mother of four children. Born in Greenville, she worked for Draexlmaier in Duncan and was remembered by family as someone who enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and cheering for Clemson.

If anyone knew Jamie or has information about the events on July 13, 2019, please come forward.