INMAN, SC – A Spartanburg County neighborhood was rattled Tuesday night after a domestic argument turned deadly, leaving a young mother lifeless and her toddler calling out for her in confusion.
Authorities say 19-year-old Jayvion Nyrek Rice is facing murder and weapons charges after the shooting death of 21-year-old Skyy Ernestasjah Logan, a tragedy that unfolded inside a home on Farm Creek Road just after nightfall. The incident reportedly left Logan’s 3-year-old son alone, repeatedly calling for his mother as deputies arrived at the scene.
The sheriff’s office responded around 9 p.m. to a report of an accidental shooting. Dispatchers had received a 911 call from Rice’s mother, sparking an urgent response from emergency personnel to the rural address roughly 250 miles northwest of Charleston.
Officials found Logan on the front porch, gravely wounded by a gunshot to her upper body. Paramedics rushed her to the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, but despite their efforts, Logan’s injuries proved fatal. She was pronounced dead just before midnight.
Investigators quickly began piecing together what led up to the shooting. According to initial interviews, Rice claimed he had been handling a firearm in the home when it accidentally discharged. However, deputies soon uncovered evidence that told a different, far more disturbing story.
Sheriff’s investigators determined that Rice and Logan had been involved in a heated argument just before the shooting. Contrary to claims of an accidental discharge, the evidence suggested the gun was fired intentionally during the dispute. Authorities say at least part of the incident was captured on video.
Rice was arrested at the scene around 1 a.m., jail records indicate. The next day, he appeared before a county judge to be formally charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. During the hearing, prosecutors revealed details about the shooting’s aftermath, including the harrowing discovery of Logan’s young son clinging to the hope that his mother would return.
“This little boy was sitting on the couch calling for his mom,” prosecutors said, painting a vivid picture of the heartbreak inside the home. Authorities confirmed that Logan suffered a single gunshot wound to the neck and chest.
The judge agreed with prosecutors’ recommendation that Rice remain behind bars until his trial and denied his request for bond. The court also outlined the severity of the charges Rice faces, noting that a conviction could result in life imprisonment without parole.
Rice’s next court appearance is currently scheduled for April 16. Meanwhile, the community mourns Logan’s death and the aftermath it leaves for her young child, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence.