Tarik Coleman

Tarik Coleman

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Ward

State: South Carolina

County: Saluda County

Date of birth: July 22, 1998

Date of death: September 22, 2014

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Vehicle

Anniversary month: September

LEA: South Carolina Highway Patrol, Blythewood, South Carolina

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Case Description

On September 22, 2014, 16-year-old Tarik Coleman was walking home from church along South Carolina Highway 23 near Duncan Road in Ward, South Carolina, when he was struck by a vehicle. Tarik suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. His death left his family and loved ones searching for answers and accountability surrounding the circumstances of that night. Years later, Tarik’s family continues to remember him and hopes that anyone with information that could assist investigators will come forward.

Anyone with information concerning Julia Majette’s unsolved homicide are asked to call the South Carolina Highway Patrol at (803) 896-7920. To remain anonymous and possibly eligible for a reward, call South Carolina Crime Stoppers Council at (888) CRIME-SC (274-6372).

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