The Sumter County community is mourning the deaths of Lola Hurt, 55, and her daughter, Melony Johnson, 41, who were found fatally shot outside a residence on Pudding Swamp Road in the Shiloh area of Sumter County, South Carolina.

The mother and daughter were reportedly discovered Wednesday afternoon by a family friend. Authorities later identified the victims as Hurt and Johnson, whose deaths remain under investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Sumter County Chief Deputy Hampton Gardner, investigators found no signs of forced entry at the residence. Preliminary findings indicate the shooting is believed to have occurred sometime between August 29 and August 30, although investigators continue working to establish the exact timeline and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities have described the case as an isolated incident and stated there is no known ongoing threat to the public. Investigators continue to collect evidence, follow leads, and work to determine who was responsible for the fatal shooting.

At this time, no arrests have been announced. The investigation remains active, and officials have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

The deaths of Lola Hurt and Melony Johnson have left family members, friends, and the wider Sumter County community grieving the loss of a mother and daughter. As the investigation continues, loved ones are remembering their lives while awaiting answers.

The family will release information regarding obituary, funeral, and memorial arrangements at an appropriate time. Until official details are shared, information circulating publicly may be incomplete or unverified.

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