On the night of April 27, 2025, in the town of Yemassee, South Carolina, the life of 21-year-old Tyshawn Poppie Shaw was tragically cut short. A Black male, Tyshawn was found inside his vehicle near the intersection of Ishmel Road and Simmons Street, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. When deputies from the Hampton County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene, the grim discovery was made, and the county coroner pronounced him dead.
Another individual, a juvenile, was also injured during the shooting and was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The investigation into the homicide was launched promptly, with the Yemassee Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division assisting the Hampton County Sheriff's Office. Initially, law enforcement officials appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of suspects. As the investigation progressed, authorities successfully made two arrests in connection with the shooting. However, further details regarding the identities of the two individuals taken into custody, their potential motives, or the specific charges they face have not been publicly released.
Known to his loved ones as 'Ty,' Tyshawn was remembered as a reserved young man who deeply loved his family. He was a father to a daughter, a cherished son, a brother, and a grandson. A graduate of Wade Hampton High School's class of 2021, he was employed with Meter of America in Walterboro. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed football, basketball, and track. Those who knew him recall a lovable person who lived by the motto, “Live life to the fullest, because tomorrow isn't promised.” His unexpected death left a profound void in the lives of his family and friends.
