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William Darnell Major Jr

Case from Olanta, SC dated Apr 09, 2022

Victim Details

William Darnell Major Jr

Male

Black / African American

Olanta

SC

2022-04-09

32

William

Darnell Major Jr

07/02/2026

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In the quiet community of Olanta, South Carolina, the life of 32-year-old William Darnell Major Jr. was tragically cut short on April 9, 2022. The Florence County Sheriff's Office responded to a call on North Jones Road, where they discovered Major, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. His death was quickly ruled a homicide, prompting an immediate and intensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter.

As authorities delved into the case, their focus soon ...
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  • WPDE: Suspect in custody, victim identified after deadly Florence County shooting
  • wltx.com: Deadly Olanta shooting leads to arrest in Florence County.
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