On January 23, 2026, 38-year-old Jeremy Jerrod Barr of Timmonsville was found fatally shot inside a home in the 200 block of Fagan Street in Sumter, South Carolina. A resident returning to the house in the late afternoon discovered Barr, an acquaintance, and called police. The Sumter County Coroner confirmed his identity and an autopsy was scheduled.

Barr, known to family and friends as Millz, is described in the report as a devoted father, son, and brother. The Sumter Police Department says the shooting occurred earlier that day and its investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified; authorities have appealed for information and have offered a possible cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest.

If anyone knew Jeremy, was in the Fagan Street area on January 23, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Sumter Police Department.