Late summer 2023 brought a sudden homicide to Denmark, South Carolina. On Monday, August 7, 48-year-old James McCreary was fatally shot on Cardinal Road and was later pronounced dead at the scene, his identity confirmed by the Bamberg County Coroner’s Office.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division led the investigation and quickly identified a single suspect from the Midlands. With a SLED K-9 unit, authorities tracked and arrested 40-year-old Kurtino Damon Weathersbee of Blythewood. He was booked into the Bamberg County Detention Center and charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; investigators say a 9mm handgun was used. No motive has been released, and the matter was referred to the 2nd Circuit Solicitor’s Office for prosecution.

If anyone knew James, saw activity on Cardinal Road that day, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.