On a spring evening in Latta, South Carolina, the lives of two young men were tragically cut short. Keishawn Davis, a 23-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on May 5, 2020, in a violent incident that also claimed the life of 17-year-old Tre'von Marques Frierson. The shooting occurred at the Southside Apartments, sending shockwaves through the small Dillon County community.
Law enforcement officers from the Dillon County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the apartment complex
following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered both Davis and Frierson suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite any efforts to render aid, both were pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the double homicide was launched, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division called in to assist the Dillon County Sheriff's Office.
In the days that followed, the community mourned the loss of the two young men. Information about what led to the shooting was not readily available, and details about potential suspects or motives remained scarce. The investigation into the deaths of Keishawn Davis and Tre'von Marques Frierson is ongoing. To date, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the case, and the Dillon County Sheriff's Office has not released any information regarding any suspect or suspects. The case remains an open and active investigation.
