S Carolina man allegedly killed by grandson

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Summary: Ellis O'Neil “Rawhide” Brown Jr., 67, was killed Aug. 9, 2026, inside his home in the Loris area of Horry County, South Carolina. Police later charged his 19-year-old grandson, Jamarius O'Neil Brown, with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Investigators have not publicly disclosed what led to the shooting. Brown was a retired heavy equipment operator and longtime family man.

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LORIS, S.C. — A 67-year-old man was killed inside his home near Loris on Aug. 9, and authorities have charged a 19-year-old relative in connection with his death.

Ellis O'Neil “Rawhide” Brown Jr. died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at his home in Horry County, according to his obituary. Brown was born Feb. 5, 1959, in Conway and had worked as a heavy equipment operator before retiring. He was also described as someone who valued time with his family.

The case became public after Horry County police identified Jamarius O'Neil Brown, 19, as the person accused in the killing. Police served him with warrants Aug. 11 charging him with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to reporting by The Post and Courier Myrtle Beach.

Investigators said the shooting happened inside the home the two men shared in the Loris area. Authorities have not publicly disclosed what led to the shooting or provided a detailed account of what happened immediately beforehand. Those unanswered questions remain part of the investigation.

Brown's death marks the loss of a man whose life stretched across more than six decades in the Conway and Loris area. His obituary identifies him by the nickname “Rawhide” and notes his long career operating heavy equipment. It also describes his close ties to his children, grandchildren and extended family.

Funeral services for Brown are private, according to Hardwick Funeral Home. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Gideon's International.

The murder charge against Jamarius Brown is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Additional details about the case may become available as investigators and prosecutors move forward.

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Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Sources/related links:

Hardwick Funeral Home obituary for Ellis O'Neil “Rawhide” Brown Jr.
Legacy.com memorial for Ellis Brown
Post and Courier Myrtle Beach report on the case

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