News Summary
A shooting at an apartment complex in Kingstree, South Carolina, has left two young men dead, including a promising football player and a high school student. This marks the fifth fatal shooting in the area in recent weeks, igniting concerns over gun violence. Community members are grieving and calling for investigations as authorities work to piece together the tragic events.
Kingstree, SC – Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Young Individuals
A shooting at an apartment complex in Kingstree, South Carolina, on June 29, 2023, has left two young men dead: Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, an incoming freshman football player at Newberry College and a recent graduate of Kingstree High School, and 16-year-old Edwin Cooper. Edwards-Wallace was just 18 years old, while Cooper was a high school student.
The Kingstree Police Department received a call about the shooting at approximately 8:16 p.m., leading officers to the scene where they discovered four victims. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and another succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital. As of the most recent updates, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
This incident marks a growing concern in the Kingstree area, as it is the fifth fatal shooting reported since June 10, 2023. The Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office is conducting an investigation into the incident, including autopsies for the two deceased victims. Authorities have also enlisted the assistance of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to further examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Background on Mycheal Edwards-Wallace
Edwards-Wallace was celebrated as a talented athlete during his time at Kingstree High School, where he received the Male Athlete of the Year award. Notably, he excelled as both an offensive and defensive lineman, earning recognition as a South Carolina Football Coaches Association Class AA all-state selection. Edwards-Wallace also took part in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
His football career was set to begin on September 13, 2023, with a match against Point University. Tragically, this match will never take place due to his untimely death. Community members, peers, and coaches have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a promising athlete whose future in sports was full of potential and possibilities.
Response from the Community
The shooting has rocked the Kingstree community, sparking shock and grief among residents. Many community members are calling for thorough investigations in hopes of understanding the circumstances that led to this tragedy. As the investigation unfolds, local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Newberry College’s head coach has expressed condolences, reflecting on Edwards-Wallace’s talent and the tragedy of his loss. The school community is mourning the death of someone they believed had a bright future ahead in collegiate athletics.
This incident serves to highlight ongoing issues related to gun violence in the area, prompting discussions about safety, prevention, and the impact of such tragedies on families and communities. The loss of Edwards-Wallace and Cooper has left a void that will be felt deeply as friends and family begin to process their grief.
Investigations are still in their early stages, and further updates are expected as authorities work to piece together the events of that fateful evening. While the Kingstree community grapples with the aftermath, the hope remains that justice will be served, and the families affected will find some measure of peace.
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Additional Resources
- Live 5 News: Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Kingstree Shooting
- ABC News 4: Williamsburg Coroner Identifies Victim in Deadly Kingstree Area Shooting
- Post and Courier: Teenage Victims of Kingstree Apartment Complex Shooting Identified
- Google Search: Kingstree shooting
- Wikipedia: Gun violence in the United States
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