Johnny Frank Covington III, 24, was found dead in a residence on Balsam Lane in Greenwood, South Carolina, on the morning of Saturday, March 15, 2025. The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office determined he died of a single gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide. The Greenwood Police Department opened the investigation as a homicide.

Obituary details describe Covington as a Greenwood High School graduate who loved music and travel and was devoted to his children. Authorities later identified a suspect and charged Javontae Ivorie Harrison with murder in connection with Covington’s death; officials have not released motive or the investigative details that led to the arrest. Information about trial dates or further court proceedings has not been provided.

Does anyone in Greenwood have information about Covington’s last known movements, who he spent time with, or other details that could help clarify what happened?