Greenwood, South Carolina – A five-year-old murder case in Greenwood remains unsolved, leaving investigators and the victim’s family desperate for answers. Cody Hawkins fell victim to a drive-by shooting on Pearl Street in May 2019, just blocks away from his grandmother’s home and shortly before his son’s second birthday.
Despite efforts by medical professionals, Hawkins succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, sparking a search for justice that continues to this day. Surveillance footage from a neighbor’s cameras captured a chilling scene of an individual hanging out of a dark sedan’s passenger window, firing a gun aimlessly over the vehicle.
The lack of a suspect named in the case has left Hawkins’ family and the community at large grappling with questions surrounding the motive and perpetrator. Family members have expressed deep anguish over the loss of Hawkins, a beloved figure known for spreading joy and love to those around him.
In response to the tragedy, a call for peace was made by Hawkins’ loved ones and others affected by gun violence, urging the community to come together in unity and renounce violence. Despite efforts to keep Hawkins’ memory alive through various initiatives like billboards, blood drives, and community events, the lack of closure continues to loom large.
Greenwood’s Police Chief, T.J. Chaudoin, expressed frustration at the lack of progress in solving Hawkins’ murder, citing the presence of numerous witnesses during the incident. With the passing of five years since the homicide, the plea for information from potential witnesses remains unheeded, prompting a renewed appeal for cooperation from the public.
Anyone with information pertaining to Cody Hawkins’ unsolved murder is encouraged to reach out to detectives at 864-942-8407 or submit an anonymous tip online. As the community grapples with lingering questions and the absence of closure, the hope for justice for Cody Hawkins remains steadfast in Greenwood.