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Michael Hartwell

Death by Force
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Michael Hartwell, a 26-year-old resident of Orangeburg, South Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 5, 2017. The incident occurred during a confrontation that escalated into a fatal shooting. According to reports, the altercation took place around 12:20 a.m. on Whittaker Parkway. Witnesses stated that Hartwell approached a truck parked across the street, which belonged to Curran Jennings, a 37-year-old man from Dillon. As Hartwell drew closer to the vehicle, Jennings began walking towards ...Read More
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  • The Times and Democrat: Man charged with murder; shooting victim identified
  • One person dead following shooting in Orangeburg
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    Victim Details

    Michael Hartwell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Orangeburg

    SC

    2017-08-05

    26

    Michael

    Hartwell

    11/09/2025

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