INMAN, S.C. — The Inman, South Carolina, community is mourning the death of Adam Blake Mast, 37, who died after suffering a gunshot wound during a shooting at a residence on Gowan Road.

Mast’s death followed several days of medical treatment after deputies responded to the reported shooting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. His passing has left family members, friends and others who knew him grieving while authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Adam Blake Mast Dies After Inman Shooting

According to information released by authorities, deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence on Gowan Road in Inman at approximately 7 a.m. on August 26 following a report of a shooting.

When deputies arrived, they found Mast suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in critical condition, where medical personnel continued efforts to save his life.

Despite those efforts, Mast’s condition remained extremely serious. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger reported that Mast was pronounced brain dead at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.

His death marked the tragic conclusion to the medical emergency that began with the shooting and has now resulted in a homicide investigation.

Arrest and Murder Charge

The shooting remains the subject of an active investigation by law enforcement.

Authorities identified 35-year-old Jasmine Marie Sanders as a suspect in connection with the shooting. Sanders was initially arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

Following Mast’s death, authorities announced that the attempted-murder charge was upgraded to murder.

According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, Sanders also faces three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. She remains in custody at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility without bond, according to authorities.

The charges are allegations, and the criminal case remains subject to the legal process. A final determination of responsibility will be made through the courts.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

Authorities have not released every detail surrounding what led to the shooting, and the investigation remains active. Information regarding the precise circumstances of the incident, the relationship between the people involved and a possible motive has not been fully provided in the available information.

Until investigators release additional findings, speculation about the circumstances should be avoided.

The death of Mast has nevertheless brought significant sadness to those who knew him. While authorities continue working to establish the facts surrounding the shooting, family and friends are left to remember a man whose life extended beyond the circumstances of his final days.

Remembering Adam Blake Mast

Adam Blake Mast was 37 years old at the time of his death. His connection to Inman and the people who knew him is now being remembered as his loved ones face the difficult aftermath of his passing.

Additional personal information about Mast—including his date of birth, education, occupation, hobbies, accomplishments, family members and other aspects of his personal life—is not available in the information provided.

Those details should not be assumed or attributed to him without confirmation from his family, an official obituary or another authoritative source.

For those who knew Mast personally, memories of conversations, friendships, family relationships and shared experiences will remain an important part of remembering his life. His death represents more than the circumstances surrounding the shooting; it is also the loss of a person who had his own relationships, experiences and connections with others.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Adam Blake Mast have not been provided in the available information. Details regarding his funeral service, burial, visitation or memorial gathering will be announced by his family or an authorized funeral home when arrangements are finalized.

Information about whether a public memorial service will be held is also not currently available.

As the investigation continues and the legal proceedings move forward, family members and friends are left to grieve the loss of Adam Blake Mast and remember the years and experiences they shared with him.

His passing has left a difficult void for those who knew and cared about him. May his loved ones find strength and support as they navigate the days ahead.

Adam Blake Mast, 37, of Inman, South Carolina, will be remembered by those whose lives he touched. His family and friends are in the thoughts of the community as they mourn his death and await further developments in the investigation.