In the spring of 2020, the life of Christopher Daniel Mayfield Sr., a 42-year-old man from Chester, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. On the night of Friday, May 15, 2020, officers from the Chester Police Department responded to a call of shots fired near the York Street Apartments. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mayfield suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Known for his beautiful smile and his devotion to his two sons, Christopher was a beloved member of his community. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through the city of Chester, a community that was already grappling with a recent increase in gun violence. The shooting that claimed Mayfield's life was reported as the second shooting incident in the city within a matter of hours, heightening the sense of urgency for law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice.
The investigation into Mayfield's homicide quickly identified two men as persons of interest. The first suspect, Vangereil Miller, turned himself in to the Chester authorities. A second suspect, Kevin Feaster, was apprehended on June 3, 2020. Both men were subsequently charged in connection with the murder of Christopher Mayfield, bringing a measure of relief to his grieving family and friends as the legal process began.
