In the early morning hours of March 12, 2024, the quiet town of Norway, South Carolina, was disturbed by a grim discovery. A passing motorist noticed a navy blue Dodge Charger stopped in the middle of the road at the intersection of Highways 321 and 400, curiously close to the Norway Police Department. The vehicle was riddled with bullet holes, a clear sign of a violent encounter.
Inside, authorities found 21-year-old Semion Sadadrian Lamar, a male resident of Allendale, unresponsive.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the scene, and upon their arrival, they found Mr. Lamar inside the locked car. Emergency Medical Services were called, but it was too late; he was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Investigators began a thorough search of the area and discovered shell casings near the intersection where the car was found, pointing to the location of the shooting. The case was immediately treated as a homicide, and the search for those responsible began.
For a year, the investigation into Semion Lamar's death continued. Then, in March 2025, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office announced a significant breakthrough in the case. A suspect, 24-year-old Jahlil Wolley of Neeses, was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The arrest brought a sense of hope for closure to a family and community that had been waiting for answers. Following his arrest, Wolley was scheduled for a court appearance to be formally advised of his rights, with any consideration for bond to be determined by a circuit court judge at a later date.
