Laventae Thomas, 24, was shot and killed at his residence on Hiott Street in Barnwell, South Carolina, on the morning of Sunday, December 4, 2022. Officers found the male victim inside his mobile home community residence and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was called in to assist with forensic processing.

Investigators initially could not confirm the exact spot on the premises where the fatal shots were fired. Within days the Barnwell Police Department announced warrants had been issued for a person believed connected to the shooting, but the individual’s location and identity were not disclosed and no arrests have been reported in the information released so far. An autopsy was scheduled to determine cause of death.

If anyone knew Laventae, lived on Hiott Street, or saw anything on December 4, 2022 that might help, please share what is known with Barnwell authorities.