Ke’Mari Samar’Trey Ford Shooting News: 18-year-old Ke’Mari Samar’Trey Ford who dies in shooting incident at outside an apartment complex in the 3500 – The Lexington County community is grieving the tragic loss of 18-year-old Ke’Mari Samar’Trey Ford, who was fatally shot outside an apartment complex in the 3500 block of Fernandina Road in Columbia on April 4, 2026.
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Ford was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body shortly before 1:00 p.m. The sudden and violent nature of his death has left family, friends, and neighbors in shock and mourning.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Coroner’s Office, continues to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Authorities have not released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.
Friends and family describe Ford as a young man full of potential, and his untimely death has sent ripples of grief throughout the Columbia area. The community extends its heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him, standing together in sorrow during this devastating time.
Ford’s death is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact such tragedies have on families and the broader community.
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