In the summer of 2020, the life of Anthony Antoine Douglas Smith, a 40-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short in Bennettsville, South Carolina. On the evening of July 3rd, deputies from the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Hill Top Lane after reports of gunfire echoed through the neighborhood. Upon their arrival, they discovered Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a suspect: 26-year-old Shyheim Quantel Dease. The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office launched a search for Dease, cautioning the public that he was considered armed and dangerous. Their efforts paid off, and Dease was taken into custody shortly after the incident.
Following his arrest, Shyheim Quantel Dease was charged in connection with the death of Anthony Smith. While the motive for the shooting was not publicly disclosed, the case was handed over to the solicitor's office for prosecution. At the time of his arrest, authorities indicated that legal proceedings against Dease were underway, with an arraignment scheduled to take place. However, further details regarding a trial, conviction, or sentencing have not been made available in public online sources.
