In the quiet town of Lamar, South Carolina, the Christmas of 2019 was marked by a tragic discovery that sent ripples of shock through the community. On Christmas morning, the body of 21-year-old Zyshonne Kaveon McCullough, a Black/African American male from Bishopville, was found in a field near the intersection of Bay Branch Road and Plaza Road. This area, often used as a shortcut by locals, became the scene of a homicide investigation.
The Darlington County Coroner's Office later
confirmed that McCullough's death was a homicide. It is believed the fatal incident took place on the night of December 24, 2019. Reports indicate that he was a victim of gun violence. The discovery of his body on what should have been a joyous holiday left his family and the community reeling with grief and searching for answers.
In the wake of the tragic event, the Darlington County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division launched a thorough investigation into McCullough's death. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, the case has remained unsolved. To date, there have been no arrests made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the murder of Zyshonne Kaveon McCullough. The investigation officially remains open as law enforcement continues to seek leads that might bring a measure of justice to his grieving family.
