Crime
Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Shamone Duncan, 50, was fatally shot
Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Shamone Duncan, 50, was fatally shot while vacationing in Turks and Caicos on January 18, 2025. Duncan, a 21-year veteran of the Cook County Department of Corrections, was celebrating her sister’s birthday at a rooftop party at Aziza Restaurant & Lounge in Providenciales when an altercation downstairs escalated into gunfire. She was struck by a stray bullet during the incident.
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force reported that the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. near Grace Bay Road. Three individuals were shot: Duncan, who died at the scene; local resident Dario Stubbs, 30, who died at a hospital; and a 29-year-old man who is currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities stated there is no evidence suggesting that the victims were targeted.
Duncan’s family expressed profound grief over her sudden loss. Her son, Shamon Payton, shared, “I lost a lot of people… it just feels different with it being your mother, the person who birthed you.” The Cook County Sheriff’s Office also mourned her passing, stating, “Our hearts are broken for the family of Deputy Shamone Duncan.”
The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made at this time. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is urging anyone with information to contact the Serious Crime Unit or Crime Stoppers.
Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Marion Shooting; Authorities Identify One Victim as 16-Year-Old Kaiden Allen
MARION, S.C. — Two individuals were killed and two others wounded in a shooting that occurred Thursday night in Marion, prompting a large multi-agency response, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Tubello Court following reports of gunfire at approximately 7:21 p.m.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. As of 9:00 p.m., two of the victims were confirmed deceased.
One of the deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Kaiden Allen.
The crime scene remained active late into the night, with updates confirming that it was still being processed as of 10:22 p.m.
A coordinated response involved personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, its K-9 Unit, the Marion and Mullins Police Departments, federal law enforcement agencies, and agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Authorities have not yet released the identities or conditions of the two surviving victims.
Investigators have also not commented on a potential motive or whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward by calling 843-423-8399. The investigation remains ongoing.