Adger Luther Stamey, a 44-year-old man from Anderson, South Carolina, was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. Born on October 1, 1981, Adger was part of a large family and was deeply cherished by those who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Brittany Stamey; his mother and stepfather, Mary and James Sullivan; and his children, Katie, Caleb, Anthony, and Kayden Stamey. He also left behind his sisters, Kim and Jenny, and his brothers, Bayward and Willie.
Adger had previously endured the loss of his father, Junior Stamey, and a daughter, Sarah Stamey. His unexpected death sent waves of shock and sorrow through his family and the quiet, close-knit community where he lived.
The afternoon of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, turned tragic in the normally peaceful Cobbs Glen Country Club community. Around 2:30 p.m., the Anderson County 911 center received a call reporting a shooting along Port Royal Road, a residential street just off Old Williamston Road. Deputies from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and other emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. According to officials, the incident was an isolated one that began as a domestic disturbance between a husband and wife. When authorities arrived, they found Adger Stamey suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics administered treatment at the scene, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The subdivision was quickly secured by law enforcement, with at least a half-dozen sheriff's office vehicles present and crime scene tape cordoning off the property where the shooting had taken place. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene and later formally identified Adger as the victim. An official ruling determined his cause of death was gunshot wounds and the manner of death was a homicide.
The violence was a jarring event for the neighborhood. Several residents expressed their disbelief and fear to local reporters, stating they never expected something of such magnitude to happen in their community. One neighbor who lived just five minutes away remarked, “I was just planning on playing basketball, it was scary.” Another couple who said they were familiar with the family at the home where the shooting occurred voiced their concern about the lasting emotional impact the tragedy would have on them.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, deputies detained one person at the scene. This individual was taken in for an interview with investigators. However, after the questioning was complete, the person was released. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office assured the public that the shooting was an isolated incident and that there was no further danger to the community.
The investigation into Adger Stamey’s death remains active, handled jointly by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office. Detectives have been carefully examining potential evidence collected from the scene. As of early October 2026, authorities were awaiting the results of forensic testing. Investigators stated that once those results are available, they will consult with the 10th Circuit Solicitor's Office to determine what, if any, charges will be filed in connection with Adger's death. No arrests have been made, and the case continues as an open homicide investigation.
