News Summary
Zykemian Williams, 21, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of 17-year-old ZyDerec Massey in Rock Hill. The incident occurred on Finley Road, where Massey was shot while driving. Williams is also facing charges related to firearm possession and drug distribution. He remains in custody, with a bail hearing pending. The investigation is ongoing, with others charged as accessories. This tragic event has left the community grieving as they seek justice for the young victim.
Rock Hill Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of 17-Year-Old ZyDerec Massey
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – Zykemian Williams, 21, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of 17-year-old ZyDerec Massey on June 27. The tragic incident unfolded around 10 p.m. on Finley Road, where Massey was shot while driving his vehicle. A bullet pierced through his windshield, striking him in the neck. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital.
Williams faces multiple charges, including murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. He was arrested without incident and is currently being held in York County Jail, awaiting a bond hearing. A judge has denied him bail, ensuring he remains incarcerated pending trial.
Law enforcement officials reported that Massey was not the intended target in the shooting, which stemmed from a brawl between different groups on the road. Surveillance footage obtained by detectives revealed a scuffle occurring just before the gunfire erupted. At the crime scene, police discovered at least five bullet casings, indicating a significant level of violence during the altercation.
During the arrest process, authorities found over 70 grams of marijuana and $1,300 in cash in Williams’ bedroom. Consequently, Williams is also charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. While Williams did not elaborate during his court appearance, he mentioned plans to hire a private defense attorney.
Three additional individuals have been charged as accessories to murder after the fact for their involvement in concealing evidence and aiding Williams, following the shooting. Jo’el Kamon Strait, 21, is accused of hiding the firearm used in the incident. Meanwhile, 18-year-olds Jazmin Deann Unique Foster and Jaia Jahne Miller are alleged to have driven Williams away from the crime scene and to have stored the weapon at her residence, respectively. All three accessory suspects are currently being held under a bail amount of $500,000.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have yet to determine the specific identity of the intended target in the shooting. The community has been left reeling after the loss of ZyDerec Massey, with members of his family expressing profound grief in court, adorned in t-shirts bearing his image. The impact of this violent act has deeply affected the family, who have conveyed feelings of being “broken” by their loss.
The incident underscores the ongoing issues of violence in communities and the devastating effects it has on families and friends of victims. As the court proceedings continue, the community of Rock Hill remains focused on seeking justice for ZyDerec Massey.
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