On the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026, 38-year-old Jarvis Shannon was fatally shot in the front yard of a residence on South Hughes Street in Lancaster, South Carolina. Police arrived about 8:24 p.m., found Shannon with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators quickly identified 29-year-old Korickio Cunningham, also of Lancaster, as a suspect; warrants were issued charging him with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Cunningham’s 10-year-old daughter, Kassidy Cunningham, was initially reported missing and believed to be with him, prompting an urgent search.

On Friday, January 16, 2026, Cunningham was taken into custody by Lancaster police and Kassidy was found safe. Authorities have not released a motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about events leading up to January 15, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.