John Dee Linen, a 28-year-old Black/African American man from Johnsonville, South Carolina, was found shot to death in a fenced-in area off Washington Street in Hemingway. The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office led the homicide investigation.

Friends and family described Linen as a people person who enjoyed sports and music and often helped others. Investigators later announced an arrest in connection with the shooting, but the suspect’s identity and any formal charges or trial details have not been made public, and the motive remains unclear. The community continues to be affected by his violent death.

If anyone knew John Linen or has information about what happened that could assist the investigation, please share what you can.