In the quiet evening hours of October 6, 2022, in Lancaster, South Carolina, a sudden act of violence shattered the peace and claimed the life of 55-year-old David Eugene Lunn. A male resident of the community, Lunn was found lying on the ground outside a home on Cedar Street at approximately 9 p.m. Paramedics who arrived at the scene confirmed that he had been fatally shot and was deceased.
The investigation into the shooting quickly identified a suspect, 39-year-old Rodricas Demorrio
Stewart, also of Lancaster. A few days after the incident, Stewart turned himself in to the authorities. He was subsequently arrested and faced serious charges in connection with Lunn's death, including murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
The Lancaster Police Department, in collaboration with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and the Multijurisdictional Violent Crimes Task Force, expressed their gratitude for the partnership that led to a swift development in the case. Chief Don Roper of the Lancaster Police Department stated that they were thankful to have identified a suspect and resolved the case quickly, hoping to bring a measure of closure to the victim's grieving family. While the arrest was a significant step, further details regarding the legal proceedings, including a trial or conviction of Rodricas Demorrio Stewart, have not been publicly reported.
