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Rock Hill police have arrested two suspects connected to the fatal shooting of Jy Querious Catoe, who was shot multiple times outside a grocery store. A’montae White, 19, and a 16-year-old face serious charges including murder. The shooting, described as deliberate and calculated, left Catoe critically injured. Investigations continue to uncover the motives behind this tragic incident, as the community mourns the loss of a young life.
Rock Hill, S.C. — Police in Rock Hill have arrested two suspects linked to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Jy Querious Catoe on July 7, 2025. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. outside Adam’s Grocery on South Wilson Street when Catoe was shot multiple times while sitting in a vehicle.
The suspects, identified as 19-year-old A’montae White and a 16-year-old juvenile, both face serious charges including murder and attempted murder. White turned himself in to law enforcement authorities on July 10, 2025. Their charges also include possession of a firearm during a violent crime.
Detective Dustin Ochiltree characterized the shooting as “deliberate, calculated and merciless” during court proceedings. The judge, Dolores Williams, denied bail for White, who will be held in the York County jail until his trial. Meanwhile, the 16-year-old is currently in custody of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, with a decision pending on whether he will be charged as an adult.
The shooting left Catoe critically injured, and he was rushed to Piedmont Medical Center, where he later died from his wounds. Surveillance footage captured the moments leading up to the shooting, showing the suspects following their victim inside the store before firing their weapons at Catoe as he attempted to enter his vehicle.
Details surrounding the relationship between Catoe and the suspects remain unclear, and authorities have not disclosed any previous interactions between them. An acquaintance who was with Catoe at the time of the shooting entered the grocery store just before the incident and reportedly felt threatened upon seeing the suspects, prompting him to exit quickly.
In South Carolina, a conviction for murder can lead to a sentence ranging from 30 years to life imprisonment, while a conviction for attempted murder carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years. The penalties underscore the seriousness of the charges against both suspects as the legal proceedings unfold.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to gather more information about the events leading to the shooting, including possible motives and the full extent of the suspects’ background. As authorities piece together the circumstances of this tragic incident, they continue to appeal to the community for any additional information that may aid in their investigation.
This senseless act of violence has left the community reeling as they mourn the loss of a young life cut short. Catoe’s family and friends are now left with the aftermath of this incident, grappling with their grief while seeking justice through the legal system.
The Rock Hill community remains vigilant as residents hope for safety and resolution in the wake of this violent episode. Authorities urge anyone with further details related to the shooting to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
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