Summerville, South Carolina, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Kymani Baker, an 18-year-old Sonic Drive-In employee whose life was tragically cut short during a shooting at his workplace on Friday morning. The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Baker, a resident of Ladson, was killed in the incident that unfolded at the Sonic Drive-In on Dorchester Road shortly after the restaurant opened for the day.

According to authorities, the Summerville Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at approximately 8:30 a.m. Officers arrived to find Baker suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite rapid response and emergency medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene just before 9:35 a.m. The sudden violence has left his family, coworkers, and the wider community devastated.

Kymani was described by those who knew him as a hardworking young man with promise and potential, simply trying to earn a living and build his future. His death has reignited concerns about workplace safety and gun violence, particularly when it claims the lives of young people just beginning adulthood.

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that no arrests have been made at this time. Detectives are actively investigating the shooting, canvassing the surrounding area, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage in an effort to identify the suspect or suspects responsible. Multiple agencies are assisting in the investigation to ensure all leads are thoroughly pursued.