Bryan Robinson, a 29-year-old man from Hartsville, South Carolina, lost his life in a tragic shooting incident that unfolded in the early morning hours of January 26, 2020. The chaotic scene took place at Mac's Lounge, a local nightclub, where a dispute escalated into gunfire, leaving a total of three people dead and several others wounded.
The violence erupted shortly before 2 a.m. during a physical altercation on the dance floor of the crowded establishment.
Amid the chaos, multiple shots were fired indiscriminately into the crowd. Bryan Robinson and another man, 21-year-old Dicaprio Collins, were fatally wounded at the scene. A third victim, 18-year-old Coker University student Garrett Bakhsh, succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The incident sent shockwaves through the Hartsville community and prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement.
In the days that followed, authorities made several arrests in connection with the deadly shooting. One of the primary suspects, Darius Grant Dickey, was taken into custody and faced a litany of charges, including murder and attempted murder. Another man, Davijon Khalil McCall, was also identified as a suspect and was apprehended in Durham, North Carolina. He was subsequently charged with murder. Two other individuals, Antonio Verell Mills Jr. and Zachary Austin Cole, were also implicated in the incident.
The legal process for the individuals responsible for the deaths at Mac's Lounge moved forward over the following months and years. In January 2024, Darius Grant Dickey was found guilty of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Dickey also received additional sentences for two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and for unlawful carrying of a pistol. Davijon Khalil McCall ultimately pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting and received a 51-year prison sentence. The specific outcomes of the cases against Antonio Verell Mills Jr. and Zachary Austin Cole have not been as widely reported.
