Octavius Richardson has been identified as the person who died at the hospital early Wednesday morning after being shot in Dillon.
According to the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, Richardson, 21, aka, Chris Richardson, was shot at the Sunflower Place Apartments on McNeil Street.
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley said he plans an autopsy to determine the cause of death, however, a family member said Richardson was speaking to his mother in the kitchen of her home when he was shot twice.
Many family and friends took to Facebook to express their condolences:
Persuasíon Lanae Santiago: I saw people posting about Octavius too but I didn’t know they meant this one… RIP Tae My heart goes out to the entire Richardson family and all his loved ones.
Taylor Page: didn’t know Friday at work would be my last time seeing you or saying a word to you Rest In Peace Classmate. Octavius Richardson C|O 2016
Shania Richardson: (grammar not corrected) As of this Good-morning around 6 Am god decide to bring home my one an Only #Brother . My brother didn’t bother a single soul an we all know that . I’m only 19 years old trying to get my Life started. My bother was just talking to my mom an the kitchen. How do I move own from this ? My one an only brother gone at that It’s crazy he was just here last night & Now he got shot too times !! My mom asked god why GOD WHY ME WHY MY ONLY SON GOD WHYYY ! All I can do is watch my mom cry an guide her back on track because she’s more hurt than me man . Looking an my bother eyes last night an him keep saying mama it dying mama I’m dying hearing my mom scream an looking me an my eyes hurt !!! That was my ONE & ONLY brother that my mother had my only brother an he had just turnt 21. #PIP tay I love you one an only brother forever !!!!!!!! I hate that you gone I hate you lost your life over FUCKING NONSENSE. I know you looking down on us right now tay I know you is if only I can hear you talk one more time am huh an kiss you an ask you how heavens going everyday I will be Alright . I got to be strong for mama tay you know you was our roll model !! It’s go be good justice for you baby boy I love you tay always remember that brother !! Know I got keep mama going we can’t be sad for ever tay . RIP baby I love you Chris Richardson
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.
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