USC Student Remembered

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C., — ” it’s mostly anger and frustration. i’m more sad than anything else because this is something that was preventable.” John Mccutcheon is one of dozens who gathered here outside of currell hall to remember the young woman described by many as a beam of light. But that light dimmed last Tuesday ,when one of her house mates says he found her dead inside her apartment from a gun shot wound. Diamoney’s boyfriend of just a few months also dead – deputies say from a self inflicted fatal blow. A final act of violence according to her house mate who says he saw plenty of red flags. ” unfortunately there was a history of domestic abuse she faced. i myself had to intervene one time prior to finding her deceased. ” While students, staff and friends huddled for solace – and their candles flicker over tearful eyes – some hope Diamoney’s memory will now burn brighter and perhaps in the process save someone else. ” Anytime someone is in distress or being threatened, take it very seriously. This is something that could have been dealt with more seriously than a simple intervention.” If you or someone you know is in need of help resources are listed below.