In the small town of Winnsboro, South Carolina, the evening of May 23, 2024, was shattered by violence that claimed the life of 23-year-old Eric Mayben, a male resident. At approximately 11:25 p.m., an unknown individual approached Mayben's home on Comet Drive and opened fire, striking him multiple times. The gunshots pierced the tranquility of the night and brought a tragic end to a young life.
When Fairfield County deputies arrived at the scene, they found the glass of the front door
shattered. Inside, they discovered Mayben's body, unresponsive and covered in blood, lying near the entrance, physically blocking the door. A woman who was also in the house at the time of the shooting was found hiding in a closet, physically unharmed but undoubtedly shaken by the horrific event she had witnessed. An autopsy later confirmed that Mayben died from his injuries sustained in the shooting.
In the wake of the tragedy, the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office launched a homicide investigation, a case that remains ongoing. Investigators have released home security footage that captured a potential suspect entering the home around the time of the shooting. Despite this, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case has left a community searching for answers and a grieving family desperate for justice.
Eric Mayben's mother, Wateka Brice, has made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward, stating that in a small community like Winnsboro, someone must know something. The family, heartbroken by their loss, is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Eric's death. The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office and CrimeStoppers continue to solicit tips from the public, hopeful that a crucial piece of information will emerge and bring closure to a case that has left a lasting scar on the community.
