Lola Hurt and Melony Johnson Obituary, SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Lola Hurt, 55, and her 41-year-old daughter, Melony Johnson, were found shot and killed outside a home on Pudding Swamp Road in the Shiloh area of Sumter County.
The two women were discovered Wednesday afternoon by a family friend, according to the information provided. Authorities later identified the victims as Hurt and Johnson, a mother and daughter whose deaths are now the subject of an ongoing investigation.
According to Sumter County Chief Deputy Hampton Gardner, investigators found no signs of forced entry at the home. Authorities believe the shooting occurred sometime between August 29 and August 30, although the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation.
Officials have described the incident as isolated and said there is no known threat to the public. The determination was made as investigators continued working to establish what happened and identify the person or people responsible.
No arrests have been made in connection with the deaths. Investigators are continuing to gather information and search for leads as the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office works to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have information related to the case to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Additional details about the investigation are expected to be released as they become available.
The deaths of Lola Hurt and Melony Johnson have left their loved ones and those who knew them grieving. As investigators continue seeking answers, their families are left to mourn the loss of a mother and daughter whose lives ended in a violent incident in rural Sumter County. May their memories be honored as the investigation continues.
