In the early morning hours of March 12, 2022, Jarqueze Rashad Williams, a 29-year-old Black male, made a stop at the Scotchman convenience store on Bryant Road in Spartanburg, South Carolina. While Williams was inside the store, two individuals approached his parked vehicle. Their intent became clear as they entered the car and attempted to steal it.
Williams, witnessing the events unfold, rushed out to intervene. In the ensuing confrontation, one of the suspects shot him.
The two individuals then fled the scene in Williams' vehicle. Emergency services were called, and Williams was transported to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries nearly two weeks later, on March 25, 2022.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office immediately launched a homicide investigation into what they determined was a carjacking that had turned fatal. Investigators were able to locate Williams' vehicle abandoned approximately 15 hours after the shooting. Surveillance footage from the convenience store and surrounding areas provided law enforcement with images of the two suspects.
In the time since the incident, the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has continued its investigation. They have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the individuals responsible for the death of Jarqueze Rashad Williams. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been announced in the case, and the investigation remains ongoing as his family and community await justice.
