In the early morning hours of a Tuesday in Conway, South Carolina, tragedy struck a local family. Charles Hakeem Johnson, a 33-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on June 11, 2024. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. in the 1700 block of John Street. Johnson was quickly taken to Conway Medical Center for treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 3:30 a.m.
Born on August 19, 1990, Johnson's life was cut short, leaving behind a grieving family.
He was a father to three daughters and two sons. His mother, Gwendolyn Drayton, and his three sisters also mourn his untimely death. Funeral services were held the following week, with a viewing at Latimer's Funeral Home and the funeral at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, followed by a burial at Rosehill Cemetery.
The Conway Police Department is actively investigating the shooting. However, authorities have not yet identified any suspects in connection with Charles Johnson's death and no arrests have been made. Details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been released to the public. The investigation remains ongoing as the community awaits answers in this tragic case of gun violence.
