Rakel Howard dies in fatal Blackville, South Carolina shooting

Rakel Howard dies in fatal Blackville, South Carolina shooting

Fatal Blackville, South Carolina shooting death of Rakel Howard

A 18-year-old individual identified as Rakel Howard has been reported deceased following a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning on Oak Street in Blackville. According to information relayed by the Barnwell County Coroner’s Office, law enforcement personnel discovered the body of the young person, who was pronounced as having succumbed to gunshot wounds.

The Blackville Police Department initiated its response to the scene shortly after 2 a.m., with the assistance of the local Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division being deployed to conduct a thorough examination of the event. Officials from the Blackville Police are actively urging the public to step forward if they possess any relevant information about the incident, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in solving this matter.

Contact information provided by the authorities includes a phone number, 839-259-8979, and an email address, [email protected], for individuals who may have witnessed the incident or have additional details to contribute to the ongoing investigation.