In a tragic turn of events on September 3, 2014, in Columbia, South Carolina, 28-year-old Akawandalis Ann Byrd, a Black/African American woman, lost her life to gun violence. The incident, which also resulted in injuries to two other individuals, was later determined by the Richland County Sheriff's Department to be a case of domestic violence.
Responding to reports of a shooting, law enforcement officials began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Byrd's death.
The case saw a significant development when 53-year-old John Corbett voluntarily surrendered to the authorities.
Following his surrender, Corbett was taken into custody and subsequently faced charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Akawandalis Byrd and the injuries sustained by the two other victims. The incident brought to light the serious issue of domestic violence within the community.
