On his first night working as a security guard at the New Jack City club in North Charleston, South Carolina, Steven Daniel Holmes, a 28-year-old male, was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 1:15 AM on February 13, 2021. Holmes, who had taken the job to earn extra money, was on duty when he was struck by multiple gunshots.
Despite his own injuries, Holmes was able to shield two other people with his body, an act that was later described as heroic by one of the individuals he
saved. His family and friends remembered him as a kind-hearted person who was always looking out for others. In addition to his work in security, Holmes was a barber and a former police officer, with a long-held passion for law enforcement.
The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and the Dorchester County Coroner's Office began an investigation into the shooting. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. As of the most recent available information, no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a resolution to express their sorrow over his tragic death and to honor his heroic sacrifice.
