On a Friday evening in Summerville, South Carolina, tragedy struck, leaving a young man's life cut short. Twenty-one-year-old Jordan E. Avery, a Black male, was found fatally shot inside a parked vehicle on May 10, 2024. The Summerville Police Department received a call about a shooting at the Villas of Summerville apartment complex located on Boone Hill Road.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Avery deceased at the scene.
The Dorchester County Coroner's Office later confirmed Avery's identity and ruled his death a homicide. An autopsy was scheduled to be performed at the Medical University of South Carolina to determine the exact cause of death. The shooting is currently under active investigation by the Summerville Police Department.
As of the initial reports, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the Summerville Police Department or Crime Stoppers. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Jordan Avery's death is ongoing.
