In the early morning hours of January 15, 2021, the life of 16-year-old Katrina Jackson was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in the Loris area of South Carolina. Jackson, a female student at Loris High School, was a passenger in a vehicle on Hemingway Road in the Cedar Branch community when another car pulled alongside and opened fire. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m.
Jackson was the sole fatality in the attack, which the Horry County Police Department is investigating as a homicide.
Known to her friends and family by the nickname 'Woosie,' Katrina was remembered as an outspoken and self-assured individual who was always the life of the party. Her cousin described her as someone who wasn't afraid to speak her mind but was also quick to apologize. She had a passion for music and dreamed of becoming a cosmetologist. Her sudden and violent death left her family and close-knit group of friends heartbroken and searching for answers.
In the wake of the shooting, law enforcement officials appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspects. At the time of the initial reports, no arrests had been made, and a description of the suspect vehicle or the individuals involved had not been released. The investigation into the senseless act of violence that claimed the life of the promising teenager remains ongoing. The community continues to mourn the loss of a young life full of potential, while her loved ones hold out hope for justice.
