A shooting at the Highlands Apartments on Pine Creek Court Extension in Greenville, South Carolina, ended the life of 21-year-old Azaveon Ymez Natour Wakefield in the early hours of March 27, 2024. Responding officers found Wakefield shortly before 4 a.m. with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a local hospital and later died of a gunshot wound to the head. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating but has not announced any arrests or identified suspects. Wakefield was a Black male. Investigators have asked anyone with information to come forward to assist with the case.

If anyone knew Azaveon, was at the Highlands Apartments that night, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.