A disagreement at a nightclub in Darlington County, South Carolina, on February 5, 2022, ended in the tragic death of 49-year-old Arthur Carroway, a Black male resident of Hartsville. The incident occurred at Bar 112 on South 5th Street, where Carroway was fatally shot. The Darlington County Coroner confirmed that Carroway succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The community was left in shock by the sudden and violent loss of a man described as a well-known and beloved figure.
Friends and family mourned the passing of Carroway, remembering him as a cherished member of their community. His death highlighted broader concerns about safety and violence in local nightlife establishments.
In connection with the deadly shooting, authorities arrested Devonte Montel Stuckey. An investigation by the Darlington County Sheriff's Office led to Stuckey being identified as the suspect. He was subsequently taken into custody and is being held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
Stuckey has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent crime. The case has been ruled a homicide, with officials indicating that the shooting stemmed from 'some sort of a disagreement' between Carroway and the suspect. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter is ongoing.
