Six undocumented immigrants, ranging in age from 13 to 21, have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Larisha Sharrell Thompson in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The suspects include three juveniles aged 13, 14, and 15, as well as 17-year-old Jeyson Sobied Pineda-Salgado, 18-year-old Jarby Ardon Ramos-Odari, and 21-year-old Asael Aminadas Torres-Chirinos, who is alleged to have fired the fatal shot.

Thompson, a mother of two, was found dead from a gunshot wound in her vehicle on May 2, 2025. Investigators linked the suspects to a burglary at a local store on April 30, where the same 9mm handgun used in Thompson’s murder was stolen. Surveillance footage and digital evidence, including text messages with disturbing comments such as “mission fail” and “this is just the beginning,” aided in identifying and arresting the suspects by May 8

All six suspects face charges including murder, attempted armed robbery, and second-degree burglary. Torres-Chirinos also faces two counts of firearms possession during the commission of a crime and one count of firearms possession by an unlawful alien. Authorities have confirmed their immigration statuses and stated that detainers have been issued by the Department of Homeland Security to ensure continued custody

The case has sparked outrage in the community and among law enforcement officials, who have emphasized the severity of the crime and the suspects’ immigration status. Sheriff Barry Faile condemned the crime as morally reprehensible and expressed hope that the accused never return to society.

This incident has also reignited discussions on immigration enforcement and public safety, particularly in light of the recently enacted Laken Riley Act. Signed into law in January 2025, the act mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury

Thompson’s family is devastated by her loss. She had been working two jobs to support her daughters, aged 12 and 20. Her sister, Tiffany Thompson, described the family’s grief as overwhelming, stating, “We’re numb, we’re angry, we’re sad.