GREENWOOD, S.C. — The Greenwood community is reeling after 32-year-old Juventino Gonzalez Altamirano was found shot and killed on Hall Avenue early Sunday. The tragedy has cast a quiet grief over this South Carolina town, leaving friends, neighbors, and family searching for answers.
Just after 3 a.m., emergency crews were called to Hall Avenue where a man was discovered lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was unresponsive when officers arrived and was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim’s identity hours later, naming him as Gonzalez Altamirano.
Officials from the Greenwood Police Department joined the coroner in launching a homicide investigation. At the time of reporting, authorities have not released details on any suspect, motive, or events leading up to the shooting. Investigators are executing search warrants and gathering evidence, but the picture of what happened remains incomplete.
Friends and neighbors describe Gonzalez Altamirano as someone cherished in his circle — a person whose presence seemed ordinary but whose absence is now deeply felt. People in Greenwood say they are struggling with the sudden loss, sharing memories of a man who laughed easily and cared about those around him. Community members have gathered in small groups, offering prayers and support for his loved ones.
Family members, still grappling with shock and grief, have begun planning ways to honor his life. Stories of his kindness, his work, and the simple ways he connected with others have spread through the community, painting a heartfelt portrait of a life cut short. Supporters have brought flowers and candles to makeshift memorials near the scene, hoping to bring comfort to his grieving relatives.
The police urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Despite the fear and sadness, residents say they want justice for Gonzalez Altamirano and hope the investigation leads to answers that might ease some of the pain. Law enforcement continues to review leads as they piece together what happened in those early morning hours.
For now, Greenwood holds its breath. The loss of a neighbor, a friend, and a son has reminded this quiet town how fragile life can be. As the investigation unfolds and details emerge, the community remains united in sorrow and in the hope that light will come from this dark moment.
