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Reco Bell

Case from Columbia, SC dated May 07, 2018

Victim Details

Reco M Bell

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

SC

2018-05-07

30

Reco

Bell

07/04/2026

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On the night of May 7, 2018, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace on Old Oak Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, leaving a devastating toll. When Richland County sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene around 11:15 p.m., they discovered two individuals with multiple gunshot wounds. One of the victims, a 30-year-old male named Reco M. Bell, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was rushed to Palmetto Health Richland hospital in critical condition.

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  • UPDATE: Suspect in Old Oak Drive murder named, was also injured in shooting
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    It’s absolutely crushing to think about the five children left without their father after Reco's p... ...Read More
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    I've been following Reco Bell's case closely, and something that's been on my mind lately is the rol... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else come across the details surrounding the role of eyewitnesses in Reco Bell's case? I'... ...Read More
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