In the summer of 2019, the community of Loris, South Carolina, was unsettled by a sudden act of violence that claimed the life of one of its own. Demetrick Simon, a 39-year-old male, was fatally shot late on a Tuesday evening in July. The incident unfolded near Maple Street, where Simon was discovered lying in the road, gravely wounded but still alive when first responders arrived at the scene around 11:35 p.m.
Rushed to McLeod Loris Hospital, Demetrick Simon succumbed to his injuries in
the early hours of Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The Horry County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity. Investigators from both the Loris Police Department and the Horry County Police Department were dispatched to the area to begin the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the shooting. A vehicle found nearby riddled with bullet holes suggested a violent confrontation.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement canvassed the neighborhood, speaking with residents in an effort to uncover any leads. However, many locals reported being unaware of the shooting until they heard the news, leaving a frustrating silence in the crucial early stages of the investigation. Authorities initially termed the case a 'death investigation' rather than a murder, a standard procedural step as they worked to gather evidence and establish a clear motive and sequence of events.
As of now, there has been no publicly released information regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the shooting death of Demetrick Simon. The case remains an open investigation with the Loris and Horry County police departments. Authorities have previously appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case and bring closure to the family and friends of Demetrick Simon.
