A confrontation linked to an alleged armed robbery ended in two deaths in Columbia, South Carolina. Sixteen-year-old Jayden Alexander Scales-Amiker was killed on April 11, 2024 during an encounter prompted by an April 10 robbery of a minor near Decker Boulevard. Family members and others say the robbery involved four juveniles, including Jayden.

Archie, went with three adults—19-year-old Amir Fairwell, 24-year-old Darryl Hamilton, and 20-year-old Nadia Hamilton—to confront the juveniles in the 100 block of Angel Garden Way at about 7 p.m. A 14-year-old who was with Jayden produced a pistol that had been modified to fire automatically; that shooter opened fire, striking both Archie and Jayden. Investigators believe the 14-year-old lost control of the modified weapon and accidentally shot Jayden. The 14-year-old was also wounded.

Authorities charged the 14-year-old with two counts of murder and related weapons offenses, and arrested the two surviving juveniles on armed robbery and related charges. Fairwell, Darryl Hamilton, and Nadia Hamilton were arrested and charged with murder; Darryl and Nadia Hamilton also face weapon charges.

If anyone knew Jayden or witnessed the events on April 10–11, is there information to share with investigators?