In Loving Memory of Jada S. Watts, 30 — Woman Killed in Richland County Shooting
With heavy hearts, we remember Jada S. Watts, 30, of Columbia, South Carolina, whose life was tragically cut short in a shooting early Saturday morning, November 7, 2026, in Richland County. Her heartbreaking death has left loved ones mourning and a community searching for answers.
According to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford, Watts died from gunshot injuries sustained in the 100 block of Haverford Drive. Authorities received a call around 5 a.m. after shooting victims were discovered in the 200 block of Cricket Ridge in neighboring Lexington County.
Investigators determined that the shooting actually occurred on Haverford Drive before the victims were transported to Cricket Ridge. Watts was found unresponsive inside a vehicle parked in front of a residence, suffering from at least one gunshot wound to her upper body. Emergency personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
An 11-year-old girl was also injured during the incident. She was found inside the residence with at least one gunshot wound to her upper body and rushed to a hospital for treatment. Her current condition has not been released.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not identified a suspect, announced any arrests, or disclosed what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 803-576-3000 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
May Jada S. Watts be remembered with love, dignity, and compassion. Her life mattered, and her memory will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May her family and friends find strength during this painful time.
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