Maurice Dontae James, 27, was found dead inside his Sumter, South Carolina, residence on February 20, 2020. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation.

Authorities offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to those responsible. No arrests or suspect identities have been released, and the motive has not been made public; the case has not been listed among the county’s unsolved cold cases and remains under active investigation.

If anyone knew Maurice, saw anything near his residence on February 20, 2020, or has information that could help, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.