In the quiet community of Darlington, South Carolina, the life of 71-year-old Allen Doyle Stratton, a White male, was tragically cut short in the winter of 2021. The events leading to his death began on the evening of January 28th, when a triple shooting shattered the calm on Memory Lane, off Swift Creek Road. Stratton was one of three individuals who sustained injuries during this violent encounter.
Emergency services responded to the scene to find a devastating situation.
Tiffny Grooms Cranford, a 33-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the location. Allen Stratton and another unidentified individual were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. For days, Stratton fought for his life, but his injuries proved to be too severe. On February 3, 2021, he succumbed to the wounds he sustained in the shooting. The third victim's identity and condition were not publicly disclosed, though it was reported they were hospitalized.
The Darlington County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the State Law Enforcement Division, launched a thorough investigation into the double homicide. For several months, the community waited for answers, hoping for a breakthrough in the case that had claimed two of their own. The investigation eventually led to a significant development on April 29, 2021, when authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shootings.
Rodrekus Terrell Campbell was taken into custody and faced a series of serious charges. These included two counts of murder for the deaths of Allen Stratton and Tiffny Cranford, one count of attempted murder for the third victim, first-degree burglary, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The arrest marked a crucial step towards justice for the families of the victims and the Darlington community.
