GAFFNEY, S.C. —The Gaffney community is mourning the tragic loss of 46-year-old Joshua Euron Wood, who died following a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, July 13.
At approximately 1:28 a.m., officers with the Gaffney Police Department were dispatched to Cherokee Medical Center after receiving a report of a shooting victim who had arrived by personal vehicle. The victim, identified as Wood, was initially stabilized and transferred to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for emergency surgery. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he sadly passed away during the operation.
After further investigation, authorities confirmed that the shooting took place in a parking lot directly across from the Event Hall located at 111 E. Birnie Street. The incident unfolded during the same weekend as downtown Gaffney’s annual Peach Festival, which brought large crowds and a significant police presence to the area. However, no 911 calls were received at the time from the location of the shooting or the nearby venue, leaving investigators with few immediate leads.
The Gaffney Police Department has launched an active investigation and is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. Investigators believe that individuals who attended the event or were in the vicinity may hold critical details that could help solve this case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Neal at (864) 206-3341 or Major Brian Blanton at (864) 206-3334.
As the investigation continues, the Gaffney community is left grieving the loss of Joshua Euron Wood—a life cut short by senseless violence. Authorities remain committed to bringing clarity and justice to his family and all those affected.
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