In the small town of Blackville, South Carolina, a tragic event unfolded on the night of October 7, 2015, forever altering the lives of a local family. On that evening, 28-year-old Darryl Webster, a male resident of Blackville, was on Highway 3, holding his 23-month-old daughter in his arms. In a sudden burst of violence, shots were fired, and Webster's immediate instinct was to protect his child.
He used his own body to shield the toddler from the gunfire, an act of ultimate sacrifice that would be his last. Struck multiple times, he tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene, his final moments a testament to his love for his daughter.
The investigation into the senseless killing was swift, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division taking the lead. Aided by local authorities, SLED agents began to piece together the evidence from that fatal night. Their work, which included the collection of evidence at the scene and an analysis of phone records, soon pointed to a suspect. The investigation led to the arrest of 34-year-old Rolando Valentino Green, also from Blackville. An affidavit revealed that Green had fired several shots at Webster shortly after 10:30 p.m.
Following his apprehension, Rolando Valentino Green was charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He was initially booked at the Aiken County Detention Center with the plan to transfer him to Barnwell County to face the charges brought against him. The case against Green was built upon witness statements and affidavits that detailed the harrowing events of the shooting. The motive for the attack was not immediately made public, but the determined efforts of law enforcement ensured that a suspect was quickly taken into custody.
