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Darold Kevin Dantzler

Death by Force
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Darold Kevin Dantzler II, a 21-year-old from Columbia, South Carolina, tragically lost his life on February 17, 2019. The incident occurred during a party at the Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge on Gervais Street, which was attended by approximately 400 guests. According to reports, an argument broke out between a few individuals, leading to a shooting that resulted in Dantzler's death. He sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene by Richland County coroner G ...Read More
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  • thestate: 21-year-old killed in Gervais Street shooting in downtown Columbia identified by coroner
  • WLTX: 21-year-old man killed, 2 others injured in shooting at party on Gervais Street
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    Victim Details

    Darold Kevin Dantzler II

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbia

    SC

    2019-02-17

    21

    Darold

    Kevin Dantzler

    11/28/2025

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