In the late afternoon of a summer day in Columbia, South Carolina, a young man’s life was cut short. Savion J. Fonville, a 23-year-old male from Moore, was fatally shot on Sunday, August 7, 2022. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. at a CK Mart gas station located at 2624 Broad River Road. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Fonville was discovered inside the convenience store and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The events leading up to the deadly shooting
reportedly began with an argument. An altercation between Fonville and another man, identified as 29-year-old Byron Lewie, took place outside the gas station. The dispute escalated, resulting in the gunfire that claimed Fonville's life. It is unclear what the two men were arguing about or if they had known each other prior to the incident. No other injuries were reported in connection with the shooting.
Law enforcement responded quickly to the reports of the shooting. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department arrested Byron Lewie at the scene. He was subsequently charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Following his arrest, Lewie was booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. At the time of his arrest, it was noted that Lewie had a pending weapons charge from a previous incident in May 2021. The immediate aftermath of the shooting saw an active investigation by the Richland County Sheriff's Department as they worked to piece together the moments that led to the fatal encounter.
