A fatal shooting occurred at a Sonic Drive-In on Dorchester Road in Summerville, South Carolina, around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. One victim died at the scene, later identified by the Dorchester County Coroner as 18-year-old Kymani Baker from Ladson, who was working at the restaurant.​
Incident Details
Police responded to multiple 911 calls and found the gunshot victim during the restaurant’s open hours. Witnesses inside were interviewed, but no suspect description has been released, and no arrests have been made as of the latest reports. The investigation involves Summerville PD and multiple agencies, with security footage under review; rumors of ICE involvement were debunked by police.​​
School Safety Measures
Dorchester District 2 placed Oakbrook Elementary, Oakbrook Middle, and Fort Dorchester Elementary under a secure protocol due to nearby law enforcement activity. This locked exterior doors while allowing instruction to continue inside. The shelter-in-place order was later lifted, and Dorchester Road reopened with caution advised.
