Greenwood Man Found Dead in Apparent Homicide, Investigation Ongoing

A 43-year-old man was found dead Wednesday night in Greenwood, South Carolina, in what authorities are calling a homicide. The victim, identified as Demetrous Childs, was discovered at a home near the corner of Cokesbury Street and Durst Avenue, according to Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox. The location is approximately 1.5 miles from Childs’ residence.

The coroner’s office was alerted to the scene at 7:34 p.m., but details surrounding Childs’ cause of death have not yet been disclosed. An autopsy is scheduled for September 25 to determine the exact cause of death, which may provide further insights into the circumstances of the homicide. Authorities have listed Cokesbury Street as the place where Childs was pronounced dead.

Currently, the Greenwood County Coroner’s Office and the Greenwood Police Department are investigating the case. As of now, no information regarding suspects or potential motives has been released by the authorities. The investigation is still in its early stages, and police are working diligently to gather more details about the incident.

The community has been shaken by the news, as homicides are relatively uncommon in this area. Residents near Cokesbury Street and Durst Avenue are urged to remain vigilant and report any unusual activity to the police. The authorities are appealing to anyone with information related to Childs’ death to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.

No arrests have been made at this time, and the police have not named any persons of interest. The Greenwood Police Department is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses. For now, the focus remains on determining the events leading up to Childs’ death and identifying those responsible.

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violent crime. Authorities are committed to bringing justice for Childs and his family, and they continue to urge the public to provide any information that may help solve this case. Updates will be provided as more details emerge from the investigation.