Terrance Lamont Mention was a resident of Hemingway, South Carolina, whose life was tragically cut short on March 2, 2016. The 30-year-old Black male, known affectionately by the nickname "2 lil Woody," became a victim of gun violence in Williamsburg County. His untimely death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who later gathered to pay their final respects at the Hopewell AME Church in Hemingway, where he was laid to rest in the church cemetery.
Following the fatal
shooting, the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the homicide. Law enforcement officials worked to uncover the details of the violent encounter that led to Mention's death. The inquiry eventually resulted in a breakthrough when investigators identified a suspect connected to the crime.
According to reports from local news outlet WCIV, a man was subsequently arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting. While the specific legal outcome of the case and the full identity of the perpetrator have not been prominently detailed in all public archives, the initial charges brought against the suspect marked a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the victim. The case stands as a somber reminder of the impact of gun violence on the rural community of Hemingway.
