Victim Identified in Deadly Florence Shooting on West Evans Street
FLORENCE, S.C. – A sunny afternoon turned dark on a bustling West Evans Street when a dispute escalated into a deadly shooting incident. The victim, who succumbed to the brutal attack is now identified as 33-year-old Lydell Preston Titus of Florence.
Dispute Turns Deadly
On Wednesday afternoon, a simmering disagreement between Titus and the alleged shooter, Dino Piere Scott, quickly spiraled into a tragic event. The rift led to Scott retrieving a handgun and firing multiple times at Titus, resulting in the latter’s fatal injury.
The rapid gunfire sent shockwaves through the crowd, with many witnesses describing the horrifying sequence of events.
Immediate Police Response
Florence Police Department, in response to numerous 911 calls, arrived swiftly at the crime scene even as concerned citizens crowded around the grisly spectacle. A search warrant was quickly executed following preliminary information from the on-scene witnesses.
Stolen Weapon and Arrest
The residence where the shooting transpired was subsequently searched by the officials. During the process, they discovered the murder weapon, a handgun, that was found to be stolen. The shocking revelations did not end there, with Scott being arrested at the scene without resistance.
Formal Charges Filed
Scott faces a multitude of charges in relation to the lethal incident; murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a stolen weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
With these serious charges looming over him, Scott now awaits judicial proceedings while confined in police custody.
Aftermath and Investigation
The body of Titus is slated for autopsy at MUSC later this week as part of the homicide investigation.
The devastating loss of Titus, a beloved member of the Florence community, has left family, friends, and residents reeling. An outpouring of condolences on social media highlights the community’s shock and grief at this untimely death.
Law enforcement officials are urging any witnesses to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation, while the local community looks towards healing and justice in this tragic case.
Public Safety Concerns
The distressing incident on West Evans Street has led to an airing of public safety concerns within the community. With a stolen gun involved in this tragic occurrence, the spotlight is now on enforcing stricter weapon possession laws and policies.
