On the evening of September 19, 2016, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of a neighborhood in Conway, South Carolina, leaving a young man dead and a community searching for answers. Aswan Kahien Rogers, a 28-year-old Black male, was fatally wounded in a shooting that erupted on Hill Street. The chaotic scene unfolded both inside a residence and out in the roadway, suggesting a frantic and desperate struggle. First responders and police arrived at approximately 10:40 p.m.
to a scene that would launch a protracted homicide investigation.
Emergency medical services rushed Aswan Rogers from the scene to Conway Medical Center in a desperate attempt to save his life. The severity of his injuries necessitated a transfer to the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, a facility better equipped to handle such critical trauma. Despite the efforts of medical professionals at both institutions, Rogers succumbed to his gunshot wounds, his life tragically cut short. The Conway Police Department immediately began a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, piecing together the events of that fatal night.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Conway Police Department appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Aswan Rogers' death. Investigators processed the crime scene on Hill Street, collecting evidence and speaking with potential witnesses. However, despite their efforts, the case grew cold. In the years that have passed since that violent September night, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The case of Aswan Kahien Rogers remains an open and ongoing investigation, a painful unsolved chapter in the city's history, leaving his family and community still waiting for justice.
