Monique Worthy Obituary, Death: Woman fatally shot on birthday; suspect sought.
Monique Worthy Obituary, Death – A woman was fatally shot on her birthday in what authorities are describing as a domestic-related incident, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers responded to a home in the 1500 block of Levity Street on Sunday night after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they discovered a woman deceased inside the residence.
The victim has been identified by the Richland County Coroner’s Office as 42-year-old Monique Worthy. Authorities confirmed she was killed on the day of her birthday.
Police have named 36-year-old Cordera Hopkins as the suspect in the shooting. He is currently wanted on several charges, including murder, possession of a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute. Hopkins remains at large, and law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating him.
Anyone with information about Hopkins’ whereabouts is urged to call 911 or submit a tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC. The investigation remains active as police continue to search for the suspect and gather more details surrounding the fatal incident.
