A block party turned into the backdrop for a deadly shooting on June 1. Amidst what was once a convivial gathering on Southland Drive, tragedy struck, leaving Montest Mincey, 44, dead. As the investigation persisted, Tyquarious Queoveon Davis, a 24-year-old Lancaster resident, was detained on June 13, 2024 for his suspected involvement, as reported by WSOCTV. Davis faces charges of accessory before the fact of murder.

The narrative unfolded further as two other individuals had previously been swept up in the wake of the shooting. D’markieoun Ji’shae Clyburn, charged with murder, and Quantrel Jaheim Barrino, facing charges of accessory before the fact of murder, are both currently entangled in the criminal justice system, with bonds denied, according to QC News. The investigation continues aggressively to unravel the breadth and depth of this tragedy, with detectives working tirelessly to bring clarity and justice to a shaken community.

While the arrest of Tyquarious Queoveon Davis is a substantial step for the Rock Hill Police Department, the case remains a hive of activity. Tragedy struck not once but twice that night, as Maricus Kirk, 21, also succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted during the same event. Transported to an area medical center in the aftermath, he was later pronounced dead, triggering a parallel strand in a complex tapestry of investigative urgency.

Organizers have responded to the grief and turmoil by announcing the cancellation of next year's event. This decision, marked by somber reflection, represents a pause in the absence of festivity and cheer, reflecting the community's efforts to heal and regroup after the violence.