In the early morning hours of a September day in Columbia, South Carolina, the life of 40-year-old Eddie Alexander Boyd, a male resident of Sumter, was tragically cut short. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting on Shakespeare Road. There, they discovered Mr. Boyd and another man, 34-year-old Joshua J. Jackson, lying on the sidewalk, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were rendered at the scene, and while Mr. Jackson succumbed to his injuries there, Mr. Boyd was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
The initial investigation into the double homicide offered few leads, with authorities publicly seeking information from the community. Described as a kind man who was always willing to give back to his community, Eddie Boyd was a father of six and a skilled auto mechanic. His death, alongside that of Mr. Jackson, prompted a thorough investigation by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Weeks later, a significant breakthrough in the case emerged. On October 18, 2023, the sheriff's department announced they had identified a suspect and were actively searching for 18-year-old Ty'Quan McClinton of Columbia. Investigators believed McClinton and others were involved in a drive-by shooting that targeted a party the victims were attending. McClinton was officially wanted on two counts of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The search for the teenage suspect drew public attention as authorities urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.
The manhunt for Ty'Quan McClinton concluded on the morning of November 9, 2023. He was apprehended by the Richland County Sheriff's Department on Hunt Club Road in Columbia. Following his arrest, McClinton was booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on the outstanding charges of murder and weapon possession. He was denied bond, and a court appearance was scheduled for January 26, 2024. While an arrest has been made, the motive for the shooting that claimed the lives of Eddie Boyd and Joshua Jackson has not been publicly disclosed by law enforcement.
