Columbia, S.C. — It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Columbia community grieves the tragic loss of Devonte Redmond, a 29-year-old man whose life was senselessly taken in a deadly overnight shooting at the Columbia Garden Apartments on Plowden Road.
According to Columbia Police, officers responded to reports of gunfire late Monday night, where they discovered Redmond suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the swift response of emergency personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify those responsible for this heartbreaking act of violence.
Loved ones describe Devonte as a vibrant, caring, and ambitious young man — someone who brought light and laughter to everyone he encountered. “He had the biggest heart,” one family member shared. “He didn’t deserve this. None of us can believe he’s gone.”
Neighbors have expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy, saying the community is reeling from yet another senseless act of gun violence. Candles, flowers, and messages of love have begun to appear outside the apartment complex, forming a small memorial for Devonte.
As police continue their investigation, family and friends are left clinging to memories of a life full of promise — one that ended far too soon. Columbia unites in mourning, calling for justice and peace in the wake of an unimaginable loss.