In Loving Memory of Jamareon Kimble and Jakolby Clifton

In Loving Memory of Jamareon Kimble and Jakolby Clifton

The city of Rock Hill is mourning an unspeakable tragedy that has shaken the community to its core. With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we remember the lives of Jamareon Kimble, 19, and little Jakolby Clifton, 4 — two precious souls whose lives were taken far too soon in a devastating act of violence Tuesday night.

According to the Rock Hill Police Department, officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting on Frank Street. When they arrived, they found two men and a young child suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators say the incident began as an argument between Jamareon and a 34-year-old man, which tragically escalated into a shootout that continued outside the home. In the midst of the chaos, innocent four-year-old Jakolby, who was inside the house, was struck.

Both Jamareon and Jakolby succumbed to their injuries, leaving behind grieving families, stunned neighbors, and a community searching for answers.

Jamareon Kimble was just 19 years old — standing at the beginning of adulthood, with hopes, ambitions, and a future that held so much possibility. Those who knew him describe a young man full of energy and potential. He was someone’s son, someone’s friend, someone who had dreams still unfolding. Though his life was brief, it mattered deeply. His presence in the lives of those who loved him will never be forgotten. In moments like this, we are reminded that behind every headline is a human being — a life filled with memories, laughter, struggles, and aspirations.

And then there is sweet Jakolby Clifton — only four years old. A child whose life had barely begun. At an age filled with wonder, innocence, and boundless curiosity, Jakolby should have been safe at home, surrounded by love and protection. Instead, his life was tragically taken in an act of violence he could never have understood. His smile, his laughter, his small hands and big dreams — all now cherished memories in the hearts of his family.

There are no words powerful enough to capture the heartbreak of losing a child. Jakolby’s passing is a wound that will forever ache in the hearts of those who loved him. He was a bright light — a little boy with a whole world ahead of him. His innocence makes this loss all the more devastating.

Authorities have charged Cedric Akeen Creighton of Lancaster in connection with the shooting. As the investigation continues, the focus for the community remains on grieving, supporting the families, and honoring the memories of the lives lost.

In times of tragedy, communities often come together — not only in sorrow but in solidarity. Rock Hill now stands united in mourning, lifting up the families of Jamareon and Jakolby in prayer, love, and compassion. Community leaders have urged residents to offer support in any way possible, recognizing that healing from such violence requires collective strength.

We remember Jamareon for the life he lived and the potential he carried. We remember Jakolby for the joy and innocence he brought into this world. Their lives, though tragically cut short, leave an imprint that cannot be erased.

May we honor their memories by striving for peace in our neighborhoods, by protecting our children, and by choosing understanding over anger. May their names be spoken not only in grief but in remembrance of the love they inspired.

Rest peacefully, Jamareon Kimble and Jakolby Clifton. You are mourned deeply, loved endlessly, and remembered always.