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Elzie Mack

Death by Force
Case Description
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Elzie Mack Jr., aged 41, tragically lost his life on July 5, 2018, in West Columbia, South Carolina. He was one of three individuals shot at an apartment complex on Glenn Street. The incident also claimed the life of 26-year-old Samir Bernard Atkins, while a third victim survived the attack. The shooting occurred in the afternoon, and the authorities quickly identified Damien Lavar Ritter, a 25-year-old man from Estill, South Carolina, as the primary suspect. Ritter was charged with murder, atte ...Read More
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  • Second victim in Glenn Street triple shooting incident dies from wounds
  • WLTX: 'Armed, Dangerous' Suspect Wanted for West Columbia Killing
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    Victim Details

    Elzie Mack Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    West-columbia

    SC

    2018-07-05

    41

    Elzie

    Mack

    11/21/2025

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