In the early morning hours of December 20, 2017, the life of 23-year-old Bryan DaQuan Marlowe of Chadbourn, North Carolina, was tragically cut short in Loris, South Carolina. Marlowe, a male, was discovered lying in the roadway of Redenbo Drive at approximately 3:45 a.m. Responding officers from the Horry County Police Department found that he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Marlowe's death was immediately launched by law
enforcement, who appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible. A tip line and email address were provided for individuals to come forward with any relevant details. Despite these efforts, the investigation has faced significant challenges due to a lack of immediate witnesses and concrete leads.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting death of Bryan Marlowe, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest. The case officially remains unsolved, leaving his family and community still searching for answers and justice. In the days following his death, Marlowe's family and friends gathered to honor his memory at a funeral service held on December 26, 2017, before he was laid to rest at the Columbus County Singing Union Cemetery. The community continues to mourn the violent end to a young life, hopeful that new information will one day emerge to resolve the case.
