UNION, S.C. — Authorities in Union are investigating two deadly shootings that occurred on Tuesday, leaving residents shaken and raising urgent questions about safety in the community. Police confirmed both homicides remain under investigation, with no arrests made as of Wednesday morning.
The first shooting was reported early Tuesday on South Mountain Street. Officers responding to the scene discovered 67-year-old Charles Nathan Crosby lying in the yard of a residence. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not disclosed additional details about what led to the shooting or whether any suspects have been identified.
The second incident unfolded later that evening outside DD’s Food Mart on South Pinckney Street. Around 10:30 p.m., dispatchers received calls about a man firing shots in the parking lot. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts to save her, she died at the scene. Police reported that shell casings and a shattered window at the store provided evidence of multiple shots being fired. The woman’s identity has not been released as authorities work to notify her family.
Union police say it is too early to determine whether the two shootings are connected. Investigators are carefully piecing together timelines and interviewing witnesses while awaiting forensic analysis of evidence collected at both locations. Authorities emphasized that both cases remain active and open, with detectives pursuing all available leads.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has joined the investigation to support Union police. The agency is assisting in processing evidence, canvassing for additional witnesses, and providing specialized resources to ensure that no detail is overlooked. Officials are urging members of the public who may have information about either incident to come forward and assist law enforcement in their efforts.
The rare occurrence of two homicides within hours has left Union residents deeply unsettled. Community members described Crosby as a familiar figure in the neighborhood, while many have expressed sorrow for the unidentified woman killed outside the store. As families grieve and the city processes the shocking events, police are increasing patrols in affected areas and reassuring the public that solving both cases is their top priority.