Orangeburg County Co. release name of person fatally wounded, 1 arrested in connection with shooting

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the person fatally wounded after shooting, says the coroner’s office.

Orangeburg County deputies say around 9 p.m. Friday, September 25, they were called to Charleston Highway and Woodbine Drive for reports of a car crash.

Investigators say 23-year-old Cortez Davis was hit by gunfire which lead to the crash.

Davis was taken to and died at MUSC Health Orangeburg, according to Coroner Fogle.

An autopsy is being performed on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Orangeburg County deputies arrested a suspect in connection to the fatal shooting.

20-year-old Jashawn Johnson was arrested, and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.