Camariya Tidwell, an 18‑year‑old from Rock Hill, South Carolina, was shot and killed outside her family’s home on Mount Gallant Road late on May 16, 2026. Police confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators quickly identified 34‑year‑old Sean Xavier Hubbard of Clover as the suspect.
Camariya was a lifelong Rock Hill resident, remembered by her mother, Shifarnia McCullough, as bright, compassionate, and forgiving. Friends and family described her as “an angel” who carried herself with kindness and intelligence. Her sudden death has devastated her loved ones, who emphasize that she was harmless and undeserving of the violence that claimed her life.
The shooting occurred after days of escalating tension. Earlier in the week, Hubbard allegedly fired shots into the Tidwell home while family members, including children, were inside. The family reported living in fear, installing security cameras to protect themselves. Footage later captured Hubbard returning to the property and firing through the front door while the house was empty, intensifying their concerns.
On the night of May 16, Camariya was outside her home when Hubbard allegedly returned and opened fire. Investigators believe she was not the intended target but an innocent bystander caught in the violence. The York County Coroner confirmed her death, and police recovered the weapon believed to have been used. Hubbard was arrested hours later during a SWAT operation on Fig Branch Road near Lake Wylie.
Authorities charged Hubbard with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and discharging a firearm into a dwelling. Police also linked him to an earlier incident of gunfire at the same residence when no one was home. He remains in custody at the York County jail without bail. Investigators have not disclosed a clear motive, though family members said tensions began after Hubbard was asked to stop working on a relative’s car.
Camariya’s death has shaken Rock Hill, sparking calls for justice and accountability. Her family has spoken out about feeling terrorized in the days leading up to the tragedy and criticized the lack of police presence when they feared Hubbard would return. Community members have rallied around the Tidwell family, mourning the loss of a young woman whose life embodied love and compassion.
