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Michael Hartwell

Case from Orangeburg, SC dated Aug 05, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Hartwell

Male

Black / African American

Orangeburg

SC

2017-08-05

26

Michael

Hartwell

06/29/2026

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On August 5, 2017, violence erupted in the early morning hours in Orangeburg, South Carolina, resulting in the untimely death of 26-year-old Black male Michael Hartwell. The incident took place around 12:20 a.m. on Whittaker Parkway, drawing the attention of local law enforcement and emergency responders. Witnesses in the area reported a tense interaction between two individuals that rapidly escalated. According to accounts provided to investigators, a man was seen approaching a truck parked acr ...
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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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