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Direko Thomas, an 18-year-old from Columbia, South Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on July 24, 2021, in West Columbia. The incident occurred on Miranda Road, where Thomas sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, confirmed that Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting left the local community in shock, with neighbors expressing disbelief and sorrow over the violent event.

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Victim Details

Direko Thomas

Male

Black / African American

West-columbia

SC

2021-07-24

18

Direko

Thomas

11/13/2025