Avias Mackenzie Neal Obituary, Death – An 18-year-old has died following a shooting incident in the parking lot of Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, around 6:50 p.m., when authorities received a report of a gunshot heard in the area. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found a young man suffering from at least one gunshot wound in the mall’s parking lot.
The victim was identified as Avias Mackenzie Neal, a Greenville resident. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Despite efforts to save him, Neal was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Officials from the coroner’s office confirmed Neal’s identity and acknowledged that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing. At this time, they have not released an official determination regarding the manner of death.
While the case is still open, Greenville Police told WYFF News 4 that they are currently treating the situation as a possible suicide. However, law enforcement emphasized that this is only a preliminary classification and more information will be needed before any final conclusions are made.
No further details about how the shooting occurred or whether any witnesses were present have been made available. The coroner’s office and local authorities are continuing to investigate, and updates are expected as more information becomes known.
As of now, the case remains active, and officials have not ruled out other possibilities in the investigation.
