Jamel Moss, a 46-year-old man, was enjoying a family gathering outside a home on Sunset Drive in McCormick, South Carolina, on the evening of January 18, 2024. The peaceful scene was shattered when two men, dressed entirely in black and concealing their faces with ski masks, approached the family. The masked individuals attempted to rob the family members at gunpoint.
During the course of the attempted armed robbery, a fatal shot was fired, striking Jamel Moss.
The assailants fled the scene following the shooting, leaving behind a scene of tragedy and unanswered questions. Emergency services were called, but Moss succumbed to his injuries. The McCormick Police Department, with the assistance of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division immediately began an investigation into the homicide.
As of now, the two male suspects involved in the shooting death of Jamel Moss remain at large. Law enforcement has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to their identification and apprehension. The investigation into this violent and senseless act continues, as a family and community mourn the loss of a loved one. No arrests have been publicly announced in connection with this case.
