Crime and Cask News:
Tragedy struck Chesterfield County on Sunday night as a deadly shooting claimed the life of 27-year-old Daquan Blanton. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Mallory Street in Cheraw, according to reports from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities arrived at the scene to find Blanton suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, Blanton was tragically pronounced dead. The investigation quickly led to the identification of 22-year-old Anthony Waymyers as the suspect. Waymyers was arrested shortly after the incident and has been charged with murder.
Currently, Waymyers is being held in the Chesterfield County jail, though no court date has been scheduled at this time.
This incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence issues in South Carolina. The state has one of the highest gun ownership rates in the nation and is ranked #8 in the United States for gun-related deaths. As communities continue to grapple with the implications of such statistics, the need for comprehensive dialogue and action on gun violence has never been more urgent.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to this shooting to come forward. If you have any details that could assist in the investigation, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (843) 287-0235. Your information could be vital in seeking justice for Daquan Blanton.
Stay tuned to Crime and Cask News for more updates on this developing story.
