A’montae White appeared in court on February 5, 2026, regarding the July 2025 fatal shooting of Jy Querious Catoe outside Adams Grocery in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Case Background
The incident occurred on July 7, 2025, when White, then 19, and a 16-year-old accomplice allegedly fired multiple shots at a vehicle, killing 19-year-old Catoe—who was shot at least twice in the head while inside the car—and injuring another person. Both suspects face charges of murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence; White surrendered shortly after and has been held without bail.
Court Arguments
White’s attorney claimed he acted out of fear during the confrontation. Prosecutors countered that Catoe posed no threat, as he remained inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. A judge is now weighing whether to grant bail.
