Michael Ricky Muhammed Bolden, a 58-year-old Black man from Ridgeland, South Carolina, was fatally shot on March 30, 2015. Known as Muhammed, he ran Mike’s Detailing and Pressure Washing and was described as a devoted father and grandfather who brought humor and warmth to his community.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting. A suspect, Albert Gerald Heyward III, was arrested; initial charges by the Ridgeland Police Department were two counts of attempted murder and were later upgraded to murder in connection with Bolden’s death.

Muhammed’s death left family and friends grieving the loss of a familiar local entrepreneur and jokester. If anyone knew Muhammed or has information about the case, please come forward and share what you know.