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A shooting at the Kings Crossing Apartment Complex has resulted in the deaths of two young men, Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, a football player at Newberry College, and 16-year-old Edwin Cooper. The community is mourning their loss while police continue to investigate the incident. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death, and local leaders are urging anyone with information to come forward. This shocking tragedy has raised concerns within the community and among students at Newberry College as they prepare for the upcoming football season.
Kingstree, S.C. – Two victims of a tragic shooting at the Kings Crossing Apartment Complex were identified by the Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office on Monday. The victims are Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, 18, a freshman football player at Newberry College, and Edwin Cooper, 16, both hailing from Kingstree. An autopsy is scheduled for July 5 to determine the exact cause of death for both individuals.
The shooting took place on Sunday night, with dispatchers receiving a 911 call at approximately 8:16 p.m. Upon arrival, Kingstree Police Chief Kimberly Marlowe reported that authorities found four victims at the scene; one was deceased on arrival. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the other three victims to a nearby hospital. Sadly, one of the transported individuals later died from injuries sustained during the incident. Police have not provided updates on the conditions of the remaining two victims as of Monday afternoon.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been called in to investigate the shooting, but as of Sunday night, no arrests had been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unclear, leading to heightened concern within the community.
Mycheal Edwards-Wallace was scheduled to enter his freshman year at Division II Newberry College, where he planned to play college football. He had established himself as an accomplished student-athlete, having earned recognition as an all-state, all-area, and all-region selection during his high school career. Edwards-Wallace played both offensive and defensive line and was honored as Kingstree High School’s Male Athlete of the Year. His talents were further recognized when he participated in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, an event that showcases top high school talent from North and South Carolina.
The news of Edwards-Wallace’s death has sent shockwaves through the Newberry College community. The head coach of Newberry College’s football team, Todd Knight, expressed heartfelt condolences for the loss, emphasizing not only Edwards-Wallace’s potential as an athlete but also his positive personality. The college community, including friends and teammates, is mourning the loss of a promising young player who was just beginning his journey in collegiate athletics.
This tragic event occurs just two months before the start of Newberry College’s football season, with their opener against UVA Wise set for September 6. Many teammates and fellow students are grappling with the sudden loss, reflecting on Edwards-Wallace’s potential on the field and his impact off of it.
The community of Kingstree is coming together to support the families affected by the shooting, and local leaders are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. As the investigation unfolds, many hope for answers that will provide some closure to a heartbreaking situation that has affected numerous lives.
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