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RIDGELAND, SC (WTOC)- A Ridgeland family gathering today to mourn the loss of a loved one.

Surrounded by family and friends, Tearwornia Woods cries out for answers, as to why her son was murdered.

"They killed my boy like a dog and I want to know who is responsible for killing my boy," said Woods. 

Ridgeland Police officers say 24-year-old Darius Woods was found dead in the living room of his East Adams street home Saturday night.

HARDEEVILLE, SC (WTOC)- Beaufort County officials, from several offices, are making sure they're ready if disaster ever strikes the Lowcountry.