On June 27, 2022, a double homicide occurred in Orangeburg, South Carolina. That evening officers responded to reports of gunfire and found 39-year-old Brian McFadden and 40-year-old Steven New with fatal gunshot wounds. The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety and assisting agencies secured the scene while detectives opened a homicide investigation and the Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office confirmed both deaths.

Investigators collected evidence and interviewed potential witnesses as they worked to establish a motive and identify anyone involved in the altercation that led to the killings. Public updates about specific suspects or arrests were limited in the immediate aftermath, and authorities asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Brian McFadden, Steven New, or has information about that June 27 shooting, please contact the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety.