Rashaun Brinkley, a 30-year-old Black man, was killed in a shooting in Wagener, South Carolina on the afternoon of February 16, 2026. Gunfire struck a vehicle; Brinkley and another person inside were both wounded and taken to a local hospital. Brinkley died of his injuries and was pronounced dead at 1:25 p.m., with the Aiken County Coroner’s Office later confirming his identity.

The second victim’s condition and identity have not been released. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the double shooting, an autopsy has been scheduled in Newberry, and no arrests or suspect information have been announced. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

If anyone saw activity in Wagener that afternoon or has information about the shooting, please contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.