Richland County Coroner’s Office

Richland County Coroner’s Office The Coroner’s Office is responsible for investigating all suspicious, violent, sudden, and unexpected deaths that occur in Richland County.

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a shooting that occurred on Thursday, Jun...
06/04/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a shooting that occurred on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The incident took place in the Fox Run at Summit Ridge subdivision.

The victim has been identified as Qwa’Maurie A. Deaver, 18, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesda...
05/26/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The collision took place on Monticello Road near Kinsler Road.

The victim has been identified as Ja’kari D. Davis, 23, of Winnsboro, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to fully investigate this tragic accident.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 1...
05/18/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The incident took place in the 3300 block of Two Notch Road at Ole Place Bar.

The victim has been identified as Taniya N. Hall, 24, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Columbia Police Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal collision that occurred on Monday...
05/14/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, May 11, 2026. The incident took place on Harmon Road near Kirkbrook Lane.

The victim has been identified as Jonathan S. Garcia, 23, of Hopkins, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to fully investigate this tragic accident.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, Ma...
05/14/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The incident took place in the 200 block of O’Neil Court at Club Barcode.

The victim has been identified as Desmond T. Montgomery, 28, of Greeleyville, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of an officer involved shooting that occurre...
05/11/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of an officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The incident took place in the 5000 block of Two Notch Road.

The victim has been identified as Cody A. Johnson, 32, of Lexington, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursda...
05/08/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The incident took place in the 1100 block of Bush River Road.

The victim has been identified as Anthony C. Thompson, 24, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday...
05/08/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The incident took place in the 2000 block of Worthy Drive.

The victim has been identified as Myron Schofield, 43, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Columbia Police Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash and shooting that occurred ...
04/30/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash and shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The incident took place in the 3800 block of Humphrey Drive.

The victim has been identified as Jibrael Sesay, 34, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this crash and shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identities of the individuals whose bodies were discovered after a head on collision Sunday,...
04/21/2026

Our office is releasing the identities of the individuals whose bodies were discovered after a head on collision Sunday, April 19, 2026. The crash took place on I-26 near mile marker 107.5 in Richland County.

The first victim and driver of the 2023 Hyundai has been identified as Josiah J. Evan, 24, of Columbia, SC. The second victim and driver of the 2018 Nissan SUV has been identified as Dyquan Hykeem-Jamaal Adams, 31, of Lexington, SC.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to fully investigate this crash.”

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Columbia, SC
29223

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