A quiet Greenwood neighborhood was shaken early Sunday morning after a deadly shooting claimed the life of a 32-year-old man. Authorities say the incident happened in the early hours of the day, prompting a rapid response from law enforcement and launching an active homicide investigation.
According to Greenwood County officials, deputies and officers responded to a residence on Hall Avenue just after 3 a.m. following a report of a possible homicide. When authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered a man lying unresponsive in the street. He was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest.
The victim was later identified as Juventino Gonzalez Altamirano, 32. Despite the response of emergency personnel, Altamirano was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not released information about what led up to the shooting or whether there were witnesses present at the time.
The Greenwood Police Department confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or details about potential charges, as the investigation is still in its early stages. Police say more information will be shared once it becomes available.
Investigators remain actively involved in the case and are continuing to gather evidence. Police confirmed that multiple search warrants are being executed as part of the investigation, indicating that detectives are working to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting and determine if others may have been involved.
The shooting has left the Greenwood community shaken, especially given the early morning timing and residential location of the incident. Neighbors reported seeing heavy police presence in the area as investigators worked through the scene. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Greenwood Police Department.
As the investigation continues, friends and loved ones of Juventino Gonzalez Altamirano are left mourning his sudden and tragic death. Law enforcement officials say their focus remains on ensuring accountability and bringing clarity to what happened on Hall Avenue. Additional updates are expected as the case develops.
