Two women were found dead in a Conway, South Carolina home on May 27, 2025, in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide. Alexis Johnson, 30, was shot and killed by her roommate, who then committed suicide.
Horry County Police responded to a disturbance call from a neighbor who reported hearing gunshots after an earlier altercation between the two roommates. Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered both women deceased.
Horry County Police Department is currently investigating the incident. The suspect's name has not yet been publicly released. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
A woman in Conway shot and killed their roommate before killing themselves, according to Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard.
Alexis Johnson, 30, was killed by her roommate in her home on Myrtle Greens Drive around 3 a.m. on May 27, Willard said in an email.
Horry County Police officers responded to a disturbance reported by a neighbor, according to an incident report.
The neighbor reported that Johnson and another individual had been involved in an altercation earlier in the day, the report added.
The neighbor said she heard gunshots before calling the police, the report continued.
Officers investigated the scene and found Johnson and the suspect dead on the scene.
The suspect’s name has not yet been released.
Horry County Police Department is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published May 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM.
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