Body Discovered in Vehicle at Greenville Apartments

Greenville, S.C. – A person was found dead inside a vehicle at Lakeside Place Apartments on Sunday afternoon, prompting a response from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The authorities were dispatched to 15 Villa Road to investigate the situation further. So far, initial reports suggest that the death does not appear to be a homicide or suspicious in nature. However, the case remains under investigation by the Greenville Police Department.

As the investigation unfolds, FOX Carolina has reached out to Lakeside Place Apartments for additional comment regarding the incident.

This discovery comes amidst ongoing investigations into an unsolved homicide case from earlier this year involving Janet Abrilz. She was discovered near a walking trail at Lakeside Park, and her death was ruled a result of blunt force trauma. Investigators believe her body may have remained undiscovered for several days. To date, Abrilz’s death stands as the only unresolved homicide case identified by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in the last two years.

In an effort to gather information about Abrilz’s case, investigators have been actively canvassing the surrounding Piedmont area for leads. A community outreach initiative called “Shorty Day” was designated to encourage public engagement in sharing information. Local authorities are urging anyone who may have information pertaining to Abrilz’s death to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME or contact the sheriff’s office directly at 864-271-5210. Individuals who provide information leading to an arrest may qualify for potential cash rewards.

In a separate but equally concerning incident, 31-year-old Shawnteza La Shay Sherman has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a tragic shooting at Belle Meade Apartments. The shooting resulted in the death of a five-year-old twin, identified as Brite Shalom Acoy, with her cause of death confirmed as a gunshot wound. Her twin brother, Journey Acoy, remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment at a local hospital.

A 16-year-old individual has also been arrested in connection with the shooting and faces similar charges of murder and attempted murder. Authorities have reported that multiple shooters were involved in this incident. Video evidence obtained by deputies shows an exchange of gunfire during the tragic event. The sheriff has condemned the violence, characterizing it as a significant public threat and calling for those involved to be removed from the streets. In response to this tragedy, community members have held a vigil in remembrance of the young victims.

In addition to these incidents, Stanci Joy Acoy, the aunt of the twin victims, was arrested on charges that are not related to the shooting. Her charges include unlawful conduct toward a child, highlighting the complex circumstances surrounding these events.

As the investigations into both cases continue, local authorities emphasize the importance of community involvement in preventing such incidents and seek public cooperation to resolve the ongoing investigations.

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