Quinton Cordero Pearce, 34, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on Thursday, March 23, 2023. His mother discovered his body, and authorities confirmed his death was caused by gun violence.

Orangeburg law enforcement opened a homicide investigation that identified and led to the arrest of an Orangeburg man who was charged with Pearce’s murder. The suspect’s name and any possible motive have not been widely disclosed, and further public details about the case’s progress through the courts are not available.

Anyone who knew Quinton, was in the area on March 23, 2023, or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward with tips.