Dequan Marquis Hill dies in fatal Gifford, South Carolina shooting

Dequan Marquis Hill dies in fatal Gifford, South Carolina shooting

Fatal Gifford, South Carolina shooting death of Dequan Marquis Hill – Obituary

Dequan Marquis Hill was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Gifford area of Hampton County, South Carolina, authorities confirmed.

The deadly incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on January 4, 2026, on Laston Street. According to the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, Hill was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other individuals sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was requested to assist with the investigation, which remains ongoing. Sheriff Anthony Russell expressed condolences to Hill’s family and to members of the Gifford community affected by the violence, noting the profound impact of the loss.

Officials are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office or submit tips anonymously as investigators continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.