Shondale Dwight Dixon, Sr., a 25-year-old male from Latta, South Carolina, was tragically killed on July 2, 2022. The incident occurred at a Fourth of July cookout on Crowley Drive in the Oak Grove community of Dillon County. Dixon was with family and friends when a dispute involving fireworks escalated, leading to the fatal shooting.
According to the Dillon County Coroner, Dixon's death was ruled a homicide resulting from multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of 18-year-old Javarius Bethea. He was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Following his arrest, Bethea was held at the Dillon County Detention Center and was later granted a $30,000 surety bond. The case has been a point of focus for the local community, which has shown an outpouring of support for Dixon's family. The investigation into the events that led to the shooting is still ongoing. Funeral services for Shondale Dixon were held on July 9, 2022. He is survived by his parents, wife, and children.
