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.
The investigation into the shooting quickly led to a suspect, 27-year-old Robert Dalton. In a turn of events, Dalton had also sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body during the incident and had driven himself to the same hospital where the surviving victim was being treated. Following his treatment, Dalton was taken into custody and charged with the murder of Reco Bell and the attempted murder of the second individual. He also faced a charge of pointing and presenting a firearm.
Details regarding the motive for the shooting or the relationship between Dalton and the victims have not been made publicly available. The identity of the second victim who was critically injured in the altercation also remains undisclosed in the available information. Furthermore, the outcome of the legal proceedings against Robert Dalton, including details of his trial, potential conviction, and sentencing, are not covered in the accessible online sources. Reco Bell, known affectionately as 'Sauve' to his friends and family, was remembered as a family-oriented man with a big heart who was deeply loved by his children and community.
