On the night of August 1, 2018, a burst of gunfire shattered the late evening quiet on South Church Street in Florence, South Carolina, leading to the tragic death of 25-year-old Calvin Morris Whitfield III. A Black male, Whitfield was found by police officers who responded to the shooting at approximately 11:15 p.m. He was suffering from gunshot wounds and was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
The investigation into Whitfield's death moved forward, and
within a few weeks, authorities had their first suspect in custody. Daquan Talik Jameson was apprehended and faced serious charges, including murder and criminal conspiracy, in connection with the shooting. The search for a second individual believed to be involved continued, leading to the arrest of Rosune Lamarr Carelock on August 28, 2018. Carelock was also charged with murder, as well as possession of a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy.
Following their arrests, both Jameson and Carelock were booked into the Florence County Detention Center. At the time of their apprehension, the Florence Police Department expressed their commitment to bringing justice for Whitfield and his family. However, despite the initial arrests and charges, detailed information regarding the outcomes of the trials, including any convictions or sentencing for Daquan Talik Jameson and Rosune Lamarr Carelock, is not publicly available in the online sources. The final resolution of the legal proceedings remains unclear.
