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Rodney Cornelius Whitener

Case from Union, SC dated Jul 06, 2024

Victim Details

Rodney Cornelius Whitener

Male

Black / African American

Union

SC

2024-07-06

34

Rodney

Cornelius Whitener

07/01/2026

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On Saturday, July 6, 2024, the community of Union, South Carolina, faced a somber tragedy when 34-year-old Rodney Cornelius Whitener, a Black male, was found deceased at his residence. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene at 201 Cottage Avenue, where they discovered Whitener’s body near the home. Following the discovery, the Union County Coroner’s Office confirmed that he had succumbed to fatal injuries resulting from gun violence.

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  • https://www.foxcarolina.com: Man found dead near house after shooting in Union, police say
  • Rodney Whitener Jr. Obituary | Jul 6, 2024 | Union, SC
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