In the early hours of a December morning, the life of 55-year-old Kenneth Andre Davis was tragically cut short in Florence, South Carolina. On December 23, 2022, Davis was involved in a fatal altercation that resulted in his death from a gunshot wound.
The incident prompted an investigation by the Florence Police Department, which led to the arrest of a suspect, Jerome Archie. According to police reports, the shooting occurred after Davis allegedly attacked Archie with a piece of rebar.
In response, Archie reportedly shot Davis.
Following the investigation, Jerome Archie was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter. The claim of self-defense became a central point in the subsequent legal proceedings. Further details regarding the specifics of the altercation, the trial, and the ultimate conviction have not been made publicly available.
Kenneth Andre Davis, born on November 25, 1967, was a father and grandfather. His death left a void in the lives of his family and friends in the Florence community.
