Corey Johns, age 40

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Lost to gun violence on September 14, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Post and Courier: Columbia-area police investigating double homicides that left 4 dead this weekend
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Jibaris Veal, age 37

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Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Columbia, SC - March 19, 2025
• Columbia, SC - March 17, 2025
• Columbia, SC - March 13, 2025
• Columbia, SC - January 27, 2025
• Columbia, SC - January 14, 2025