LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The Lexington County community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Ke’Mari Samar’Trey Ford, 18, who was tragically killed in a shooting outside an apartment complex in the Columbia area of Lexington County on April 4, 2026.
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Ford was found shortly before 1:00 p.m. in the 3500 block of Fernandina Road suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Despite emergency response efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities with the Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting. Officials have not yet released information regarding suspects or a possible motive as the case remains active.
As investigators work to determine what led to the incident, family and friends are left grappling with grief and disbelief over the sudden and violent loss of a young life full of potential.
Those who knew Ford remember him as a young man whose presence touched the lives of those around him. His passing has left a deep void in the hearts of loved ones, who now hold tightly to memories while seeking comfort during an unimaginable time of loss.
The community has expressed sorrow over the tragedy, with many calling it a painful reminder of the ongoing impact of violence on families and neighborhoods.
As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist law enforcement in bringing clarity and justice to the case.
Ke’Mari Samar’Trey Ford will be remembered with love, and his memory will remain in the hearts of those who knew and cared for him.
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