In the early hours of July 5, 2025, the life of 17-year-old Jamarion Jackson, a male from Longs, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. The teenager succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting that is believed to have taken place in the Longs area of Horry County. The incident was one of two separate shootings that occurred in the county on the Fourth of July, casting a somber shadow over the holiday festivities.
Following the shooting, Jamarion was driven home, where he passed away
at approximately 3:30 a.m. The Horry County Police Department launched an investigation into the two separate holiday shootings. At the time, law enforcement had not determined the precise location of the shooting that resulted in Jamarion's death and had not released any further details about the circumstances surrounding the event.
As of the initial reports, no information regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the death of Jamarion Jackson had been made public. The investigation into the shooting was reported to be ongoing as authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the untimely death of the young man. The community was left awaiting answers, hoping for justice for Jamarion.
