News Summary
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Red Circle Night Club in Florence County that left one injured. Tyreek Sharrod Dixon faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. The incident occurred during an altercation, where Dixon and his associates allegedly fired a handgun into a crowd. In a related tragedy, a security guard was killed at another nightclub in the area amidst rising violence. Law enforcement is taking steps to address the increasing incidents of violence in Florence County.
Florence, South Carolina – A man surrendered to law enforcement officials in Florence County on Wednesday in connection with a shooting incident at the Red Circle Night Club that left one person injured. Tyreek Sharrod Dixon, 24, has been charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, criminal conspiracy, and breach of peace in an aggravated nature.
The shooting occurred on Saturday, where Dixon, along with unidentified co-defendants, allegedly discharged a handgun into a crowd. At least one victim sustained a head injury from the gunfire. Authorities indicated that the incident stemmed from an altercation involving Dixon and others present at the scene. Incident reports suggest that Dixon and his associates brought firearms to the nightclub, escalating the situation rapidly.
Dixon presented himself at the Florence County Law Enforcement Center, where he is now being held. As of now, public records do not indicate his bond status.
In a related incident on the same weekend, security guard Melvin Anthony Gibson, aged 39, was killed while attempting to protect patrons at the Qulture Bistro nightclub in Florence. The tragic event took place early Saturday morning around 4 a.m. Numerous victims were shot during this altercation, with one victim found near the entrance and six others inside the club. All individuals who were shot in this incident were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Law enforcement officials reported that Gibson was dedicated to ensuring the safety of nightclub patrons at the time of his death. He was remembered by loved ones as a devoted family man and father.
Law enforcement and investigators are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend all individuals associated with both the Red Circle Night Club shooting and the Qulture Bistro incident, which together marks a concerning rise in violence in the area.
Separately, law enforcement addressed another violent episode at a Cook Out fast-food restaurant, where two individuals were arrested following a violent argument. The altercation involved 24-year-old Daquan Markel Brown, who entered the restaurant armed with an AK-47 style rifle, and a 17-year-old employee, Eugene Travis McClease Jr. The dispute escalated into an exchange of gunfire, resulting in Brown being shot and subsequently transported to a hospital.
Browns and McClease both face charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. They are currently held at the Florence County Detention Center without bond.
Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye emphasized the growing concern surrounding incidents of violence in the area. He stated that steps would be taken to revoke the alcohol licenses of problematic establishments and may classify them as public nuisances to curb such behaviors. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the investigation proceeds.
Community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as law enforcement works diligently to address the rising tide of violence in Florence County. The collaborative effort seeks not only to bring justice to the victims but also to restore peace and safety to the community.
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