On the night of October 26, 2020, 56-year-old Clyde Allen Bostick was fatally shot on South Fifth Street, near Mars Bluff Road in Florence County, South Carolina. Law enforcement responded to a call late in the evening and discovered Bostick at the scene with gunshot wounds. The Florence County Coroner's Office confirmed his identity. His death was one of two deadly shootings to occur in the county within a three-day period.
Known affectionately as 'Wolfe,' Clyde Allen Bostick was a
Black man born on November 24, 1963, in Florence County. A graduate of South Florence High School in 1983, he served in the U.S. Army as a transportation specialist. After his military service, he worked as a professional truck driver for many years. Remembered for his willingness to help others and his love for music and family, Bostick was described as a skilled handyman with a 'heart of gold'.
The Florence County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into Bostick's death. Despite their efforts, information regarding the circumstances of the shooting was limited in the immediate aftermath, and no suspects were publicly identified or arrests made in connection with the case. As of the latest available information, the investigation into Clyde Allen Bostick's homicide remains ongoing, and authorities have continued to seek information from the public that could lead to a resolution. There have been no subsequent announcements regarding any arrests, suspects, or legal proceedings in the case.
