On a summer evening in Sumter, South Carolina, the life of 34-year-old Anthony Rashod Major was cut short in a burst of violence. On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Major was outside his residence on Patricia Drive when a vehicle approached. Multiple gunshots were fired from the passing car, striking him.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:45 p.m. Despite their efforts, Anthony Rashod Major succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at his home.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office immediately launched a homicide investigation into the drive-by shooting.
In the days following the fatal shooting, law enforcement officials appealed to the public for assistance. A reward was offered for any information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Major's death. However, as of now, there have been no publicly announced arrests, and no suspects have been officially named in connection with the case. The investigation into the death of Anthony Rashod Major remains ongoing as his family and community await answers.
