Manhunt Underway for 18-Year-Old Jayden McCullum Following Fatal Shooting at Fleetwood Manor Apartments in Greenville
Greenville, SC — April 26, 2025
A tragic shooting at the Fleetwood Manor Apartments in Greenville has left a community in mourning and law enforcement on high alert. Authorities are currently conducting an intense manhunt for 18-year-old Jayden McCullum, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child and left two others critically injured.
According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a distress call at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Friday night. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds outside one of the apartment buildings in the Fleetwood Manor complex, located off White Horse Road.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office later confirmed that a 3-year-old child was pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional victims — a 5-year-old child and an 18-year-old individual — were rushed to a nearby hospital and remain in critical condition. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims as they work to notify all next of kin.
Sheriff Hobart Lewis described the crime as “a senseless act of violence that has shaken the very fabric of our community.” He added, “We are doing everything in our power to apprehend the suspect and bring justice to the victims and their families.”
Investigators have since identified Jayden McCullum as the primary suspect in the shooting. McCullum, who is believed to have fled the scene before deputies arrived, is now the subject of a countywide manhunt. He is considered armed and dangerous, and authorities urge anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that the incident may have stemmed from an altercation between individuals known to each other. Sheriff’s deputies have spent the last several hours canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance footage, and speaking with potential witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
Residents of the Fleetwood Manor Apartments were left stunned by the violence that erupted in their community. “It’s just heartbreaking,” said Tonya Brooks, a neighbor who lives in the same building where the shooting occurred. “I heard the gunshots, then the screaming. I ran outside and saw the kids. I still can’t believe what happened.”
Grief counselors have been made available to residents and to first responders who were on scene. Local officials have also reiterated the need for stronger community outreach and violence prevention efforts in the wake of the incident.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. Law enforcement officials continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers of Greenville. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and a reward may be offered for information leading to McCullum’s arrest.
For now, the community mourns the loss of an innocent child and prays for the recovery of the other victims, while authorities intensify their efforts to bring a suspect to justice.
