Davis Ivan Kumar McGurn, 31, was shot and killed in the early evening of Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Allendale, South Carolina. Known in his community as Mar or Standing Bull, McGurn served as Chief Tribe Marshall of the Yamassee Tribe and was remembered as a dedicated officer and community figure. The shooting took place during a ceremony intended to honor his transition as the tribe’s warrior and Chief Marshall; the celebration turned violent when shots were fired.

Authorities identified Bernard Vincent Iverson as the shooter and arrested him on a murder charge. The killing devastated McGurn’s family, friends, and the Yamassee community. Few public details remain about the events leading up to the shooting and the motive. Does anyone who attended the ceremony or knew McGurn have information that could shed light on what happened that evening?