In the early hours of Friday morning, a tragic shooting unfolded at the Boulder Creek Apartments on Furman Hall Road in Greenville County, South Carolina.
A 31-year-old man, identified as Decorey Lacarl Thomason from Mauldin, was fatally shot, while another man sustained injuries during the violent incident. Greenville County authorities confirmed the events, shedding light on what appears to be an escalating confrontation that quickly turned deadly.
Greenville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency call at approximately 3 a.m. upon reports of gunfire. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, Thomason, was transported to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after. His death marks yet another fatal shooting in the region, adding to a string of recent violent incidents in Greenville County.
The other victim, whose name has not been released by authorities, was injured during the shooting but is reportedly in stable condition, according to statements from local law enforcement. It is still unclear what the nature of his injuries are or the extent to which they might affect him long-term.
By 9 a.m., authorities had arrested 27-year-old Jamante Quentez Edward Williams in connection with the shooting. Investigators revealed that Williams was present at a gathering at the Boulder Creek Apartments, where a confrontation broke out. This altercation reportedly escalated to the point where Williams pulled out a firearm and opened fire, striking both Thomason and the other victim.
Williams now faces multiple serious charges, including murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to Lt. Ryan Flood of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Williams was arrested without incident and is currently being held at the Greenville County Detention Center. As of now, no bond has been set for him, and his future court appearances will likely determine the full extent of the legal consequences he will face.
The specifics of the confrontation that led to the shooting are still under investigation, and it remains to be seen whether further details will emerge regarding any possible prior connection between Williams and the victims.
