In the quiet community of New Ellenton, South Carolina, a night of violence shattered the peace and left a family mourning the loss of a loved one. On July 30, 2022, 56-year-old Charles B. Thomas, a Black male, was found inside his truck at the intersection of Stanley Drive and Summit Drive SW, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office, assisting the New Ellenton Police Department, responded to a call of a suspected shooting in the 400 block of Bush Avenue around
11:13 p.m. A witness at the scene directed deputies to the location where Thomas was discovered.
The investigation into the death of Charles B. Thomas swiftly led authorities to identify a suspect: 32-year-old Dyron Lamont Glover. Warrants were issued for Glover's arrest on charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Law enforcement officials publicly identified Glover and warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous. A manhunt was initiated, with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and the New Ellenton Police Department urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.
Dyron Lamont Glover was no stranger to the criminal justice system. He had a history of prior charges, including drug and weapons offenses, as well as an assault and battery charge from March 2021. At the time of Thomas's death, Glover was reportedly out on bond for these previous alleged offenses. Authorities emphasized the importance of community assistance in locating him to bring justice for the killing of Charles B. Thomas. As of the latest available reports, the investigation remained active, with law enforcement continuing their search for the suspect. The motive for the shooting has not been publicly released.
